Modular Data Center Customer Project Manager
7 hours ago
Sant Boi de Llobregat
Join Schneider Electric and power your career! As a global specialist in Energy Management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructures, Industries & Machine Manufacturers, Non-residential Buildings, Data Centers & Networks and Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company’s 130,000 plus employees achieved sales of about 25 billion EUR in 2020, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy. PREFAB DATA CENTERS BUSINESS The modular Data Centers have been driving tremendous growth in the segment during the last years. As part of the Data Center Systems Line of Business, the MODULAR DATA CENTER organization designs and integrates full solutions in the field of power conversion, energy storage, cooling, electrical distribution, and control software into modular enclosures. The Project Managers in our team have the responsibility to successfully deliver these projects after the PO and lead the teams through the main project phases, such as design, procurement, production, testing, commissioning, and Services enablement. Having in charge the animation and the success of the project team in terms of cost, quality, lead-time and business performance, the project managers ensure the delivery of the solution to the country of destination and secure a safe hand-over to the customer. Therefore, the Project Manager shall: Lead global, cross-functional teams to deliver Modular Data Centers for country based and global customers worldwide. Ensure at any time of the project an optimum customer satisfaction by applying SE Quality standards, in terms of project execution and product development Optimize the business performance of the project, with a clear focus on the Gross Margin improvement all along the project cycle Communicate and coordinate communications among key stakeholders in the project, including customer, Schneider entities and factories Motivate and direct teams to execute project plans and follow Schneider Electric CPP (Customer Project Processes) which is based on the PMI methodology. Closely control the project budget within the targeted margin objective and/or other project targets defined ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Follow Company Customer Project Processes (CPP) Lead a global, multi-functional team to deliver projects and offers to market Execute and implement all work aligned with the CPP Ensure the project governance is met according to the CPP and within SE tools and systems Deliver Manage projects focusing on the delivery of a product from concept to launch Manage project teams in a global matrix organization, across multiple time zones and locations Identify root causes of problems, offer options and solutions to resolve issues and own the resolution of any impediment Handle multiple projects simultaneously Work with functional management to staff projects appropriately Lead Work with internal and external factories that will integrate our solutions, and with all functions involved in the solution across Schneider-Electric Build trust and consensus for effective project collaboration Work independently with little supervision. Show ownership of the project in any of its aspects. Advance corporate competencies and processes through continuous improvement activities Exercise Project Discipline Define the Project Management Plan at the beginning of each project to provide clarity towards all internal and external stakeholders Create and own project plans (schedule, resources) to meet project expectations and to ensure cost, quality, lead-time, and business performance. Coordinate all support activities to meet new product contract deliverables Analyze, anticipate, quantify, and mitigate risks (technical, schedule, manufacturability, application, etc.) Maintain a risk register to coordinate, record and manage potential issues and follow mitigation plans through to completion. Report Report status of project activity to all stakeholders (e.g., management, support functions, customers, etc.) Communicate and manage changes in project scope to departmental and cross-functional teams Be responsible for project metrics for schedule, cost, quality, customer satisfaction Improve Interface with cross-functional teams and with corporate project office to continuously improve the new product development processes Contribute towards performance reviews in partnership with functional managers SCOPE AND SIZE What will help you to be successful? Master’s degree in a Technical or Industrial field // Major in Electrical Engineering preferred 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager Experience in the Data Center segment preferred MS Project & Excel (Advanced Level) Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership English full professional competency; other languages will be considered a plus Ability to work in a multicultural environment and across different time zones If you would like to have: Exciting job in an international company, with opportunities to lead and contribute to different projects & actions (e.g. CSR, charity, Employer Branding, Well-Being) Work in a diverse and supportive team of professionals Buddy, mentor & induction training - that will help you to smoothly find yourself in our company Special training tailored to your needs and career goals No formal dress code - we welcome people as they are and perceive diversity as value for the company * Possibility to use foreign languages and to collaborate with cross-region teams At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. 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