Industrial Automation - Technical Project Manager

Job Title

Lead and execute customer projects and work effectively across multiple business units.

Manage project contracts ensuring fulfilment of Schneider Electric contractual obligations and application of its contractual rights. Take full accountability over project profitability (cost, cash flow & margin) including forecasting, engagements follow-up & re-forecasting. Ensure timely revenue recognition as per forecast. Monitor and control Project progress versus budget spending. Strive for gross margin improvement. Develop and maintain projects schedules to meet contract delivery milestones. Monitor subcontractors and supplier's performance to ensure delivery per specifications, required quality and expected schedule. Manage full & effective reporting to management (reports, project reviews). Inform management in a timely manner about project events impacting project performance or compliance with governance principles. Responsibility of the proper implementation of Schneider Electric safety standards all along project execution, and for all parties (Schneider and subcontractors). Act as primary point of contact for the customer (correspondence, emails, calls, meetings) to ensure consistent execution and secure customer satisfaction.

Who Will You Report To?

Industrial Automation - Territory Delivery Director

What Qualifications Will Make You Successful For This Role?

Required skills Degree in Engineering, Business or a related discipline or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of experience in project management. 10+ years' experience with industrial automation products like PLC, DCS and HMI. Be able to build a good customer relationship, and a strong collaboration with sales team. Experienced user of project management software tools (MS Excel, MS Project). Experience in managing remote teams. Able to travel up to 15%. Preferred skills Working experience with Modicon PLC, Foxboro and Triconex. PMP certification is desirable. Strong communication skills.

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