Senior Project Manger

Schneider Electric; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Basic life insurance

Benefit Bucks

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leaves

Well-being programs

12 holidays per year

15 days of paid time off per year

Job summary

Schneider Electric IT Corporation, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large marine product projects and complex contracts with global customers. You will guide the project team to achieve customer satisfaction and financial performance, while serving as the primary liaison for marine operations.

The role emphasizes coordination across international sites, ongoing post-sales support, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level/professional equivalent required for project leadership in international settings.
• Experience managing international projects and complex contracts in a technically driven environment.
• Strong ability to coordinate multi-country teams and negotiate contractual elements.

Responsibilities

• Lead large customer projects and Marine Products following company policies and processes.
• Orchestrate complex contracts and modernization projects at installed base sites.
• Manage relationships with customers and third parties within project scope; ensure execution per contract.
• Serve as the primary contact for marine customers’ operations; coordinate global engagement and post-sales support.
• Drive operational excellence, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor progress and post-sales support cases, including emergencies, warranty, and technical questions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams for multi-country service execution.

Skills

Project management

Customer relationship management

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Marine products knowledge

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

Schneider Electric IT Corporation seeks a Senior Project Manager in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Job Description: Manage large customer projects and Marine Products following applicable company polices and processes. Orchestrate complex contracts and modernization projects at installed base customer sites. Lead the project team to ensure full customer satisfaction and financial performance. Manage the relationship with the customer and third parties within project scope and accountable for the execution of the project in line with the contract. Serve as the primary point of contact for marine customers’ operations; lead and coordinate all activities related to the company’s engagement with global customers’ operations; and oversee project execution and ongoing post-sales support. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. Allocate resources effectively to meet project deliverables, customers’ needs, ensuring optimal collaboration, communication, and utilization of resources. Monitor project progress and post-sales support cases including emergency response, warranty, technical questions, and quality issues. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions, as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to ensure an agile multi-country collaboration service execution and post-sales support. Apply technical knowledge in marine products (e.g., modernizing the electrical equipment on several cruise ships to enhance efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability by reducing energy consumption) to identify ideal solutions for customers and propose technical solutions, with ability to challenge solutions. Promote the company by proposing new solutions and services to customers. Remote eligible up to 3 days/wk.

Requirements: Associate’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field. 5 years in project or tender management, engineering consulting, or related occupation. Work experience to include: Managing projects on an international scale, considering different regulations, cultures, and business practices; Developing strong customer relationships with customers and acting as the main point of contact for project management; Managing marine project technologies to include: Variable Frequency Drive Systems, Programmable Logic Controls, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis & Mitigation Techniques, Uninterruptable Power Supplies, and Shipboard Power Distribution Systems; Managing project teams, including multidisciplinary teams spread across different countries, while coordinating tasks and ensuring alignment with project objectives; Identifying and mitigating risks associated with international projects; and Managing contractual aspects, including negotiation, with customers.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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