Junior Project Manager- Digital Grid

⚡We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all. At Schneider Electric, our values – IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) – are the foundation of everything we do. Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world? If you are up to challenge your creativity and make an impact, we are excited to welcome you!

Ion Overview

Schneider Electric is seeking innovative and highly-skilled, personable professionals who are willing to grow and passionate about innovative project delivery. Candidate will join to the Digital Grid (DG) Business Unit (BU). The candidate would join the Digital Grid (DG) business unit, as part of Global Project Management Office (PMO). Reporting to the PM/PMO Manager, would be responsible for the delivery of complex IT projects to new and existing customers worldwide. These projects are related to the Schneider Electric Digital Grid´s suites of software, such as Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), ArcFM Solution Suite for GIS systems, ...

The essential responsibility of this role is to ensure that our Digital Grid Customer Projects are designed, developed, configured, deployed, tested, and commissioned in an efficient and consistent manner minimizing cost and risk, ensuring that project is delivered on time, within the approved budget, and to the required quality standards – within agreed specifications. The successful candidate should have the right balance of skills across Project Management, client engagement (including third parties/subcontractors), and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute large-scale customer projects in full or manage projects’ key aspects as part of a wider project/program team(s), while working effectively across multiple business units.

• Manage the Project Team throughout the lifecycle of the project (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, lessons learned) including task planning, monitoring progress, and controlling deliverables until completion, following the Schneider Electric Customer Project processes and methodology.

• Identify and alert on execution risks. Be proactive in leading and resolving associated issues and effectively manage claims and variation orders.

• Ensure effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders and within the Project Team(s) and management.

• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer and maintain Project Team interaction: correspondences, emails, calls and meetings, to ensure consistent execution and customer satisfaction.

• Take full accountability over project profitability (cost, cash flow & margin) including forecasting, engagements follow-ups and re-forecasting, ensuring timely revenue recognition as per forecast.

• Monitor and control project progress versus budget spending and strive for gross margin improvement.

• Manage project contract ensuring fulfillment of Schneider Electric contractual obligations and application of its contractual rights.

• A systematic review of deviations against specifications, or additional customer requests, following the formal Project Change Control process.

• Ensure full and effective reporting to management and timely surfacing of project events impacting project performance or compliance with governance or safety principles.

• Responsible for the proper implementation of Schneider Electric safety standards all along with project execution, and for all parties (Schneider and subcontractors).

• Conduct lessons learned sessions with internal teams including, Tendering, Sales, Operations and within the Project Team.

Preferred skills and experience

• Minimum Bachelor of Engineer (Electrical, Eletronic, Automation, System, Computers,etc...)

• Advanced English speaking and writing skills.

• Team (people) coordination experience.

• 2+ years experience in project management roles and a track record in Software Project management practices.

• Experience of software solution delivery within an electrical utility segment is a plus.

• Ability to lead a multi cultural and multi countries team.

• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including customer-facing.

• Basic Knowledge in Contract management is required.

• Hold a working knowledge of electrical distribution and power quality concepts is a plus.

• Experience and knowledge of modern control systems in Electrical automation applications (ADMS, GIS, SCADA, RTUs, PLCs) is beneficial although not essential

• Knowledge on IT infrastructures and Cybersecurity is beneficial although not essential.

• Possessing Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Certification would be an advantage.

What language(s) should this job be posted in? English, Advanced Spanish, Basic

Ready to lead projects that matter? Apply today and make your mark!

What will you get?

We adapt to you:

• With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.

• We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.

• Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.

• Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.

• ‍Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).

• We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.

We take care of you:

• With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy access to wellness content, nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!

• ‍From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with Wellhub so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.

• Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.

We empower you:

• With Career Hub, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.

• We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.

• We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores.

• You will have life insurance for your protection.

• We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.

• With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services.

• Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.

Disclaimer

We are always searching for exceptional people, passionate about customers, who break molds and think disruptively. If you are motivated by constant learning, we definitely want to meet you! Best of all? In our inclusive environment, we firmly believe that diversity is a source of strength and creativity. Here, authenticity is a superpower! We are committed to creating a workplace where every voice is heard.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.

• Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

• Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. 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. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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