Project Execution Manager

Schneider Electric is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Execution Manager (PEM) to lead our growing Power Systems project execution team. This is a hybrid role that can be based out of one of Schneider Electric’s HUBs or Centers of Excellence, including Andover, MA;
Boston, MA;
Foxborough, MA;
Nashville, TN;
Dallas, TX;
Houston, TX; or Raleigh, NC.

As a PEM you will be responsible for ensuring the success of a diverse Portfolio of projects across the United States. You will foster a one-team collaborative execution approach with Project Managers, Sales Leaders, Project Sponsors, Functional Managers, and Project Teams. You will lead cross-business unit and cross-functional teams, with direct or indirect management responsibilities. This role demands an individual who embodies the values of accountability, trust, communication, and innovation.

The PEM must be an excellent communicator at all levels, proactive, and exhibit strong team leadership qualities. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and thrive in a dynamic, geographically dispersed project environment, bringing strategic insight and operational excellence to our most complex customer-facing projects.

• Collaborate with Sales and Tendering Teams:
  Work closely with North American Operations sales and tendering teams to support major pursuits and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Provide Operational Support:
  Assist Project teams managing Schneider Electric’s most complex and largest customer-facing projects, focusing on profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure Project Success:
  Emphasize risk management, planning, and claims to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Lead Reviews:
  Lead regular project level reviews, including regular external business reviews with customers.
• Support Project Execution:
  Oversee a portfolio of customer projects, providing strong coaching and mentoring as selected by the Solution Opportunity Committee.

• Mentor Project Managers:
  Formally mentor and coach your team of Project Managers, guiding the “experience” component of their development.
• Direct Interface on Projects:
  Provide coaching, mentoring, and direct interface on specific projects to enhance team performance and growth.

• Lead Improvement Initiatives:
  Drive initiatives that improve profitability and order intake through better project management practices.
• Resource Alignment Processes:
  Establish processes for resource assignment, engage with commercial teams, and align targets.
• Improve Tendering Practices:
  Enhance tendering practices and ensure well-defined Scopes of Work at the project level.
• Develop Project Plans:
  Create project plans with identified billable elements and link risk reserves to the SOW and project plan.
• Support Talent Development:
  Contribute to the PM Talent improvement plan for North America.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field. Advanced engineering degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of demonstrated success in Program/Project Management within Large and Complex Projects, spanning multiple years, and managing complex contracts.
• 4+ years of direct line management experience.

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required (or able to obtain within 3 months of hire).
• Fluent with Microsoft Office programs, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Proficient with planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and/or Smartsheet.
• Thorough understanding of project and program P&L financials.

• Strong leadership skills, including team building,…