Project Director

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose?
An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative?
We are looking for a Project Director to make a difference!
At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right.
We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.
We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.
What will you do?
Misson:- * Manages large Customer projects or workpackage of very large project (Category A projects including more software, more services and more sustainability, with organisational and technical complexity, multi-business, high level of risk, complex contractual context...) following applicable company polices and processes (main one being CPP.
Customer Project Process).
* Leads functionally the project team (>10 people) to insure full customer satisfaction and financial performance and delegate sub-projects to PMS.
He/She relies on PMO expert and document manager to drive the project KPl's : more software, more seuices and more sustainability He/She focuses on stakehloder management and stir the team.
* Manages the relationship with the customer and third parties within project scope and accountable for the execution of the project in line with the contract.
* Contributes to project managers community of practice.
Acts es sales agent for OPEX service portfolio * As a Global Project Manager for dedicated VIP client; He/She manages a portfolio of solution execution VIP projects (Cat_B/A).
* Drives project managers involved with this customer and act as mentor to them.
* Lead overall P&L responsible and ensure consistency of all projects in terms of management, scope, communicatiom Responsibilities:- * Set an execution strategy at the start of the project and implement it throughout the project lifecycle * Organize & manage the project team and suppliers.
* Monitor their progress in line with Project plan (scope, schedule and budget) till completion.
* Insure effective communication within the team for best team coordination and motivation.
* Protect Schneider Electric interests within the frame of the contract untill the end of contractual obligations * Monitor, control & report project execution status, progress & KPls.
Ensure full & effective reporting to management (reports, project reviews, risk escalation reviews...
).
* Alert the management about project events impacting project performance or compliance with governance principles and keep the leadership on the actions related to them * Perform on regular basis risk and opportunity assessment and implement action plan to mitigate risks and maximise opportunities.
* Develop customer intimacy (including end-user if applicable), drive all communication with customer.
Insure highest level of customer satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of the project to prepare ground for futur business.
* Strategic approach to capture additional business for our company directly or not related to the project especially linked to digital and Service as per Company vision.
* System oriented mindset (Power, automation) * Take full accountability and control over project profitability (sales, margin & cash) including forecasting.
Ensure timely revenue recognition as per forecast.
Implement profitability improvement actions.
* Satisfy entity and country expectations on sales, margin and cash collection.
* Ensure project team and suppliers are executing the project in full compliance with Schneider-Electric processes, quality instructions and governance principles.
* Take all necessary actions to correct any deviations or quality issues occurring during project execution.
* Ensure project team and suppliers are executing the project in full compliance with Schneider-Electric processes, quality instructions and governance principles.
* Take all necessary actions to correct any deviations or quality issues occurring during project execution.
* Delegates sub-projects to PMS, stir and coordinate * Working closely with Service teams; identify, develop and address additional Service CAPEX and OPEX opportunities including cybersecurity services * Contribute to PM Community of Practice within his Execution Center and globally within Execution Center network.
Identify, formalise, share and promote lessons learned and best practices.
* Strong monitoring of HSE policy to all team members and sub-contractors especially for site activities and travels * Manage Cybersecurity risk and actions linked to cybersecurity with all team members, customers and suppliers/service providers/sub-contractors.
* Act as mentor within Application Center Project Management team Specificity for Global Project manager * Ensures Customer and Segment team satisfaction, profitability of all projects in portfolio for dedicated VIP client, successful project execution and project control includin risk and o ortunit mana ement * Collaborate closely with Segment team to identify and contribute to project pipeline and set-up * Compile experience on first of a kind solution and get apply best practice to following projects * Provide senior level customer interface when needed What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
* Minimum 6 years in managing cat-A and 2 years direct reportees * Experience in tender is a plus * University Degree (Engineering and/or Business) * Experience in consortium project * Cross functional and cross border experience * Ready to be located close to customer decision makers and show flexibility to adjust project evolution Benefits we offer: * Global family leave * Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents * Flexible work arrangement * Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership ...and more!
We are looking forward to welcoming you in our team!
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us.
This position will be posted until filled.
Why us?
At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.
We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.
We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life.
We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.
Discover your Meaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.
€34.2bn global revenue +12% organic growth 135 000+ 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 we 'embrace different' as 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 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.