Customer Technical Project Manager with German language

Schneider Electric

3.3

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Multiple Locations (Remote)

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    Position summary

    am stakeholders and the customer; and get final customer approval of the overall technical solution designed and delivered.

    • Coordinate planning activities, supplier follow-up, documentation, logistics and project administration of dedicated smaller projects for SE France or other local SE entities.
    • He reports to Local Project Manager and/or Program Manager. The main focus is at:
      • Providing inputs and analysis of the planning in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera tool;

      • Follow and update project assumptions, baseline, milestones, reporting, KPIs;

      • Helps identifying project risk and opportunities, put in place plans actions to mitigate and/or achieve them;

      • Follow up and update the project execution budget

      • Organize and animate regular Project meetings;

      • Assist to the preparation of Variation Orders and / or Claims;

      • Performs any other task requested by local Project Manager or Program Manager related to the project execution

    Scope and Environment

    Part of a customer project execution/application center with:

    Internal relationships:

    • With the Project Team to organize design / commissioning tasks.

    • With the Project Manager (PM), to manage schedules and customer interfaces.

    • With other Design Leaders & Technical Leader, to ensure correct implementation of the design

    External relationships:

    • With the customers, upon request of the project or TL / PM.

    Key responsibilities, activities and skill set

    Technical team coordination & management:

    • Lead & approve basic and detailed design of all technical aspects of an integrated solution, in line with customer and contract requirements (technical performance);

    • Make sure the project technical team delivers according to the project planning;

    • Monitor technical costs, make sure budget for the technical part is under control;

    • Coordinate all technical implementation activities done at factories or supplier premises and testing facilities until project closure

    Technical coordination of project stakeholders:

    • Work in close collaboration with PM & other technical designers and engineers who take care of part of the technical scope;

    • Identifies whether specific expertise support is needed and coordinate the expertise actions ifany;

    • Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of the sub-contracted parts of the project, in strong coordination with procurement team;

    • Act as a single point of contact for all project stakeholders regarding the technical content of theproject; and ensure technical coordination among the project team.

    Design & Implementation: according to her/his field of knowledge,

    • Perform, review some design and specification activities, by leveraging Schneider Electric portfolio of products & systems in an optimized manner, in order to maximize profitability and limit technical risks; May perform some implementation/test activities (testing, FAT, etc).

    Risk & Opportunity management, Change management, Alert:

    • Identify any potential changes versus contract or already-agreed design;

    • Work closely with PM to specify the changes and their implications for Schneider Electric
      (including cost impact evaluation), until getting a variation order;

    • Alert PM of any substantial issue that could affect the project performance or customer
      satisfaction.

    Customer interactions:

    • Lead technical, contractual and commercial, discussions and clarifications with customer;

    • Act as the key and trusty contact person for all technical topics related to the project.

    Quality process, Methods, Tools:

    • Support PM and TL to ensure full compliance with Schneider-Electric quality processes and with quality instructions, safety requirements and governance principles;

    • Lead the technical team to correct any technical deviations or quality issues occurring during
      project execution.

    Community of practices & Coaching:

    • Identify, get, formalize, share and promote lessons learned and best practices;

    • Act as role model and/or coach junior technical engineers and designers;

    • Be connected with Line of Business and stay tuned on the last technical evolutions of equipment & systems (in her/his field of engineering, acting then as a referent in the Community).

    Requirements

    Education

    • University degree in Electrical engineering (Bachelor as minimum, preferably Master) with a strong experience in the electrical distribution field

    Languages

    • English language fluent mandatory (minimum B2 level)

    • German language fluent mandatory (minimum C1 level)

    • Other languages as French and/or Spanish are a plus.

    Experience

    • At least 5 years' leading technical scope of projects in Electrical distribution.

    • Technical experience in other market segments or in a customer application/process is a plus

    • Knowledge of planning, Microsoft Project on user level, Primavera is a plus

    • Experience in Project management .

    Skills

    • Ability to lead functional and remote technical teams

    • Ability to communicate (written, verbal) in concise and synthetic manner on technical
      issues/topics.

    • Ability to read and understand applicable standards

    • Ability to learn from others, share her/his knowledge, coach others and collaborate efficiently.

    • Well organized personality able to work without permanent supervision

    Other Requirements

    • Willingness to travel minimum 30% in EMEAS Region

    • Driving License B

    • Able to take decisions in complex context based on imperfect / missing conditions

    • Understanding of contractual and legal aspects of the project

    Send us your CV and get the chance to HAVE :

    • EXCITING JOB : Join a global leader in Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation.

    • Our INCLUSIVE REWARD PORTFOLIO is designed to support YOU to be your best and it goes beyond pay and benefits.

    • MEANINGFUL: Competitive pay & incentives, Market leading & Personalized benefits, Schneider Electric Foundation supporting individuals and communities around the world

    • INCLUSIVE: Fair pay initiatives GLOBAL, Family Leave Policy, STEP UP - Global Recognition Program, Pay equity

    • EMPOWERED: Workplace flexibility

    • OPEN TALENT MARKET to own your career locally or globally

    • LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT: E-learning platform & E-learning Link

    • HEALTH AND WELL-BEING : Group life insurance for employees, Flexile working hours & home office, Multisport card, Meal allowance, Relax room & Massages

    • FAMILY LEAVE POLICY: Child care, Care Leave, Bereavement leave, Additional day off for women on International Womens Day, 4 Sick days, 1 Bridge day per year

    • RECOGNITION and REWARDS: Attractive referral bonus, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and events, Celebration of seniority

    • PERKS: Cafeteria benefit, WESOP (Worldwide Employee Share Ownership Plan), Recreation allowance

    Information about the selection process:

    If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV in English language. We really appreciate your job application. Please mind we will contact only candidates meeting our job requirements.
    Thank you for your kind understanding.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Schneider Electric:

  • 56% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 62% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.