Customer Project Manager

Schneider Electric; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a proactive Project Manager in Gauteng to lead complex customer projects across power systems, electrical infrastructure, automation, and data centers. You will partner with customers, engineers, and operations to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery and the highest quality standards.

You will manage cross-functional teams, drive project performance, and optimize profitability while maintaining exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma in a related discipline.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience leading end-to-end customer projects.
• Experience with SAP ERP or similar enterprise systems and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution coordinating across engineering, operations, service and support.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resources.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance; drive profitability.
• Manage risks, changes, and contractual commitments; facilitate reviews with stakeholders.

Skills

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in related discipline

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex customer projects across the power systems, electrical infrastructure, automation, and data center sectors.

In this role, you will work at the heart of project delivery, partnering with customers, engineers, operations teams, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you do?

Customer Management:

• Build trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Lead project communications and progress reviews
• Understand customer objectives and align project execution accordingly
• Proactively manage expectations and address concerns
• Drive customer satisfaction through effective project delivery

Lead End-to-End Project Execution

• Lead project kick-off activities and establish clear execution plans
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, service, and support functions
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resources
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when required
• Facilitate project review meetings and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Drive successful project closeout, knowledge sharing, and transition to service teams

Drive Financial Performance:

• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency
• Support project performance reviews and reporting activities
• Manage project changes and scope adjustments effectively

Manage Risk and Opportunity:

• Evaluate project risks and implement mitigation plans
• Monitor project scope and contractual commitments
• Identify potential issues early and drive resolution with stakeholders
• Support claims, variation requests, and change management processes where required

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Prioritization - balancing competing demands across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Analytical thinking - assessing project data to inform decisions and identify improvement areas
• Communication - keeping teams and customers aligned throughout the project lifecycle
• Customer orientation - ensuring project delivery meets customer expectations and builds trust
• Decision-making - making timely calls on methods, tactics, and processes under general guidance
• Digital literacy - leveraging tools and platforms to track progress and report outcomes
• Project management - coordinating schedules, resources, and deliverables across project phases
• Operational efficiency - streamlining execution to reduce costs while maintaining quality

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Passion for issue resolution is KEY!
• Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma in a related discipline
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience leading end-to-end customer projects
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within: Power systems; Electrical infrastructure; Industrial automation & Data centers
• Engineering or technical project environments
• Experience delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Familiarity with SAP ERP or similar enterprise systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools

What's in it for me?

• High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes
• Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams and grow your project leadership expertise
• Collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional development
• Exposure to a wide range of Capex and Opex projects, expanding your technical and strategic skill set

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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