Sr. Project Manager at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Carlsbad, California

Job Description:

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.

This position has overall project responsibility from Authorization to proceed to the end of the System Warranty Period. This involves ensuring all terms and conditions of the contract are met to the Customer's satisfaction and interfacing with other departments. This position is the official Company representative for the project and all major decisions are either made or approved by the project manager.

What will you do?

• Manage relationships with customers, subcontracts and suppliers.


• Understand and manage customer satisfaction.


• Establish and meet project schedules.


• Build, coordinate and support the project team.


• Monitor and control all financial aspects of the project.


• Prepare and present progress and results reports per contract requirements.


• Plan and coordinate work and resources required to complete the work per contract requirements.


• Manage scope, changes and claims as per contract requirements.


• Understand, communicate and meet customer requirements.


• Conform project work and documents to internal procedures and policy (including ISO and CMMI).


• Ensure all relevant project communication is documented and tracked.


• Grow the margin from the booked value.


• Minimize rework on the project.


• Required to travel 10% of the time, both domestically and international.


• Manage high profile customers and complex multi-year, multi-discipline projects.


• Act as a Program Manager for customers with multiple active projects as assigned.


• Participate in Executive Steering Committee meetings conducted with clients as required.


• Mentor and coach other Project Managers and Project Leaders in all aspects of Project Management and Project Execution life-cycle.


• Participate and support the Sales organization for sales pursuits and future contracts.

• You will have the opportunity to develop and refine your technical and leadership skills as you gain and apply your knowledge with the goal of simultaneously advancing your personal brand and the Schneider Electric brand in the marketplace.


• Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, military leave benefits, and more

• This role will report to the Director Software Services

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.


• Project structure definition knowledge (budget, schedule, resourcing).


• Project risk analysis.


• Project planning, coordination, communication and reporting.


• Client and team requirements analysis.


• Client and team relationship management.


• Leadership and coaching in Project Management discipline


• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline, with 6+ years relevant experience as project manager for software/systems projects, preferably in the process industry.


• PMP Certification a plus

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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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. 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.

This position has overall project responsibility from Authorization to proceed to the end of the System Warranty Period. This involves ensuring all terms and conditions of the contract are met to the Customer's satisfaction and interfacing with other departments. This position is the official Company representative for the project and all major decisions are either made or approved by the project manager.

What will you do?

• Manage relationships with customers, subcontracts and suppliers.


• Understand and manage customer satisfaction.


• Establish and meet project schedules.


• Build, coordinate and support the project team.


• Monitor and control all financial aspects of the project.


• Prepare and present progress and results reports per contract requirements.


• Plan and coordinate work and resources required to complete the work per contract requirements.


• Manage scope, changes and claims as per contract requirements.


• Understand, communicate and meet customer requirements.


• Conform project work and documents to internal procedures and policy (including ISO and CMMI).


• Ensure all relevant project communication is documented and tracked.


• Grow the margin from the booked value.


• Minimize rework on the project.


• Required to travel 10% of the time, both domestically and international.


• Manage high profile customers and complex multi-year, multi-discipline projects.


• Act as a Program Manager for customers with multiple active projects as assigned.


• Participate in Executive Steering Committee meetings conducted with clients as required.


• Mentor and coach other Project Managers and Project Leaders in all aspects of Project Management and Project Execution life-cycle.


• Participate and support the Sales organization for sales pursuits and future contracts.

• You will have the opportunity to develop and refine your technical and leadership skills as you gain and apply your knowledge with the goal of simultaneously advancing your personal brand and the Schneider Electric brand in the marketplace.


• Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, military leave benefits, and more

• This role will report to the Director Software Services