Project Manager - South East

Overview

Schneider\’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, endpoint to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team as a Projects Delivery Manager in the South East region of the Country, working with our New Build Systems Accounts customers, in this rapidly expanding segment.

As a key member of our Project Management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the co-ordination & planning of our engineering deliverables for BMS (Building Management System), in close collaboration with our customers & project stakeholders. Accountable for the execution of the project inline with the contract and specification. A high degree of collaboration, proactivity & agility are key attributes for the role, to ensure we successfully deliver the highest levels of quality & customer satisfaction, in what is a very fast paced & dynamic environment. The role needs to operate at a high level of co-ordination with – excellent communication skills will be required. We offer our customer various solutions from our EcoStruxure range, in highly standardised configuration, subsequently knowledge of at least one of our EcoStruxure offers is preferred. However, the core requirement for the role will be to have demonstrable experience in the successful organisation & delivery of engineering deliverables of a relevant automation discipline, to agreed deadlines & priorities. Our projects often include the integration of other services including Lighting, Fire and Access Control. Your knowledge of these systems will be a great asset to your role within the team. Your duties will include:

• Principle point of contact, on assigned projects, with customer & key stakeholders for all delivery activity
• Successful delivery of projects within assigned area of responsibility, ensuring we achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction resulting in business growth in our targeted areas.
• Ensure a high degree of collaboration and teamwork is established between project team & all stakeholders to maximise success of project.
• Establish proactive internal & external communication, including necessary meetings, formal progress reporting, identification of any key issues and resolution of same in a timely manner.
• Overall ownership of delivery plans to achieve the customers defined programme & deadlines. Including dynamic review and update of progress, co-ordination with all parties and establishment of any recovery actions in event of delays or disruption
• Prepare & update resource planning across all projects in close co-ordination with department managers, based on project deadlines, progress made & resource capacity
• Monitoring of costs incurred vs. progress made on all projects, highlighting potential overspends coordinating mitigation plans as required to prevent GM slippage.
• Organise task assignment to remote engineering support & production teams to ensure deliverable milestones are achieved
• Ideally qualified to recognised Project Management qualifications & demonstrable experience in an applicable BMS Engineering role.
• Be able to demonstrate related work experience and a strong track record in project management practices within the BMS segment or similar.
• Knowledge and training within the BMS segment with Engineering application of HVAC systems.
• Experience and knowledge of environmental systems connected to the BMS including Lighting, Access Control.
• Experienced user of project management software tools (MS Excel, MS Project)
• The ability to own and follow through on commitments to completion
• Ideally experienced in working with the financial and contract management of a project
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is a must
• Hold a full driving license

People and Culture

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We are looking for people with a passion for success – on the job and beyond. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric

• You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and attractive development opportunities
• Flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life
• Optimal support on your career path through regular training opportunities
• A dynamic and personal atmosphere, working with a global energised team
• A company culture that encourages performance and cooperation
• An attractive compensation package including the comprehensive fringe benefits expected of an international company

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it\’s an integral part of our history, culture and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company\’s future. Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.