Schneider Electric has a remote opportunity for a GIS Project Manager – Geospatial (GIS) Utilities
Schneider Electric develops connected technologies that transform industries, cities, and lives. With 135,000+ employees across 100+ countries, we provide technology, software, and services ranging from simple switches to complex operational systems. Our goal is to deliver solutions that guarantee Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment: https://youtu.be/YtExntUe89c
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Overview
The GIS Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of projects from handover with the sales team to the delivery team, through project execution stages, culminating in closure and eventual handover to the support team. This includes working with digital grid team leads in assembling a project team and monitoring and controlling the project to ensure quality execution per the contract Scope of Work.
Responsibilities
- Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects and ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) projects with Electrical Utilities.
- Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects.
- Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage, monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met, and maintain the partner relationship between Schneider Electric and the client.
- Responsible for the delivery of complex, multi-phase Digital Grid projects (typically between $5m and $10m).
- Maintains a high-level knowledge of business processes, challenges, disruptions in the electric distribution industry, as well as the drivers and concerns around the deployment of Operations Technologies including DMS, SCADA, OMS, EMS. Maintains a general knowledge of other systems that make up electrical utility systems such as Arc FM, Esri GIS, MDM, CIS, Work Management, etc.
- Manages project execution through all stages of the SE Customer Project Process (Initiate and Setup, Design, Install and Commission and Closure)
- Builds and manages a cost and invoicing plan, including subcontractor invoices, which ensures positive cash flow and a high probability of achieving project finance KPI targets.
- Engages SE Contract Management through all stages of the project for advice on protecting program/project margin while identifying and exploiting opportunities to increase margin.
- Maintains a log of project travel expenses and receipts per Digital Grid PMO processes.
- Reports to Digital Grid executive leadership on the status and health of the project, its risks, opportunities, as well as overall client satisfaction.
To whom will you report?
Manager, PMO-Customer Projects & Services
- 5years or more experience managing ADMS or GIS software implementation projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electric utilities, especially in IT/OT
- Knowledge of financial aspects of project management including standard project KPIs
- Database user interface and Query software
- Enterprise Resource Planning ERP software or Workfront to plan resources.
- Project management software (Microsoft Project)
Knowledge:
- Customer and Personal Service —This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality, standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique,
- production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
- Fluent in English Language.
What is in it for me?
Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about collaborating with us: http://se.com/us/careers
Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of its entire global workforce. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice: https://youtu.be/C7sogZ_oQYg
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Why us?
Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.
€25.7bn global revenue
137 000+ employees in 100+ countries
45% of revenue from IoT
5% of revenue devoted for R&D
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled
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