Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Program Manager to support our North America customer programs. This individual will report within the North American Regional Application Center.
Location: U.S. remote
The Program Manager is responsible for achieving the project’s objectives. You will work closely with the Project Sponsor and Project Management Team to define the project objectives, create a plan for and executing the plan to achieve those objectives. The Program Manager has a working knowledge of the technical and organizational environments in which the project deliverables are created and in which they will be used. The Program Manager must be an excellent communicator at all levels within the project environment, be proactive, exhibit strong leadership qualities and be able to adapt to a dynamic and potentially geographically disbursed project environment.
The role of the Program Manager is to lead the program and coordinate all Business Unit’s (BUs) related to Strategic Customer account (s) to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery.
What will you do?
Responsible for meeting the scope, schedule, resource plans and budget commitments reflected in the Project Management Plan.
Lead the project management team in developing and managing the Project Management Plan within the constraints established and approved by the Project Sponsor.
Implement and enforce change control over project scope, schedule, resources and budget.
Negotiate with functional managers and/or organizational management to obtain adequate resources with appropriate skills to staff the project team.
Manage the timely resolution of issues, including the escalation of issues that are outside of the project team’s scope of responsibility.
Continually identify and proactively manage project risks & issues, ensure execution of corrective action plans up to closure.
Monitor the project and report the project status to the management on a regular basis.
Medium projects, regional or global projects, high need for coordination
Lead in internal and external quality meetings
Work with BU specific Service Organization to help them understand forecast and staffing requirements
Develop content and present BU specific input for Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Business reviews
Hold monthly BU specific project reviews with execution team to ensure projects are on-track
Ensure workflow delineation between front end (commercial), Engineering (technical) & Project Management Teams (Execution).
Main point of escalation for all BU specific execution issues (both internally & externally)
Work with manufacturing to validate capacity for customer forecast
Manage Project Manager Utilization to ensure allocation doesn’t continuously exceed 100%
Hold at minimum, bi-weekly 1 on 1’s with Project Managers as “check-in’s”
Hold weekly BU Execution Team meetings to have high level reviews of projects and another check-in point
The potential candidate shall also demonstrate certain skills to deliver quality results within set timeframes, including:
- High-level management and leadership skills
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Risk management
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Cost control and budgeting skills
- Teamwork and motivational skills
- Organizational and multitasking skills
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Bachelor of Arts/Science degree
- 6+ years project management experience.
- PMP certification or working knowledge of PMI methodologies is a plus
- Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Possess strong communications skills, verbal and written
- Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
What's in it for me?
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $136,000 - $204,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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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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