Customer Project Manager

Customer Project Manager

Join us as a Customer Project Manager, where you will lead the execution of customer projects from order conversion through delivery, invoicing, and post-sale support. You will serve as a central point of contact between customers, distributors, contractors, manufacturing plants, and sales teams to keep projects moving and deliver a strong customer experience.

Location: Hybrid Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Raleigh, Andover, Boston, St. Louis, or Louisville

What will you do?

• Lead the execution of customer projects from order conversion through product delivery and invoicing.

• Serve as a primary liaison between customers, distributors, manufacturing plants, sales teams, and other internal partners.

• Coordinate shipment schedules, change orders, material modifications, customer requests, and project updates.

• Proactively communicate project status, delays, risks, and changes while managing customer expectations.

• Work across internal teams to resolve order and delivery issues, escalate challenges when needed, and keep projects on track.

• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a dynamic environment where priorities can change quickly.

• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships through proactive communication, collaboration, and follow-through.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Strong communication and customer relationship skills

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management

• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently

• Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams

• Adaptability and comfort working through ambiguity and changing priorities

What qualifications will make you successful?

• 3+ years of experience in project management, project coordination, order management, customer success, account management, or a similar customer-facing role

• Experience coordinating projects or customer orders involving multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Industry experience in energy management, electrical infrastructure, industrial automation, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred, but not required

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required

• PMP certification is not required

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates proactively, enjoys solving problems, and can bring structure to a fast-moving environment. Technical product knowledge can be learned. Strong communication, organization, customer management, and project coordination skills are what will set someone up for success in this role.

What's in it for me?

• High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes

• Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams and grow your project leadership expertise

• Collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional development

• Exposure to a wide range of Capex and Opex projects, expanding your technical and strategic skill set

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

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.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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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