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Project Manager – Services
Job Description
• Participate to the internal kick off meeting organized by the tender and find agreements for pending points.
• Fill-in the ‘’Project acceptance form’’ after verification the handing over documents from tendering.
• Contact vendors inside and outside Schneider for nonstandard components/services whenever required.
• Process and follow up on orders pertaining the project which are placed internally / externally.
• Plans together with field FSR team manager for site execution – Installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, retrofitting etc.
• Responsible of the HSE plan for his/her projects (PPE, Risk assessment, training)
• Follow the project planning and take immediate actions in case of deviation
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Manage project budgets.
• Manage the customers change requests and inform them of the cost and delivery time impacts.
• Plan and schedule Project timelines.
• Insure the liaison with our back offices, design team, services & sales team whenever needed toward the project targets.
• Present reports defining the project progress problems and solutions.
• Project evaluations and assessment of Margin level of the projects.
• Forecast the revenue and invoicing date (according to the payment terms).
• Insure the payment from customer (Overdue) and alert in case of difficulties
• Fill the NPS information file when the project is finish.
• Organize an internal ‘’End of project meeting’’ with concerned people to share the success and/or difficulties met during the project and take corrective actions if any.
• Bachelor of electrical engineering.
• Not less than 3 years’ Experience in Mgt & Project Mgt of MV / LV Equipment and Packages.
• PMP certification
• Motivated, self-starter who is prepared to do things himself as well as work through his team.
• Knowledge in MV/LV equipment and protection schemes.
• Knowledge of ranges of Schneider Electric obsolete and existing LV and MV spare parts, product and equipment will be a significant plus.
• Knowledge of competitors ranges of product / equipment would be a plus.
• Previous experience in retrofitting of circuit breakers and protection relays would be a plus.
• Gulf Experience would be a plus – knowledge of local specifications and rules in Oil &Gas plus Public Utilities.
• Good knowledge / experience in Commercial and Finance terms / risks.
• Good knowledge / experience in planning and logistics terms / aspects.
• Fluency in English. Arabic and French would be a plus.
• Hands on experience in Microsoft office and Tendering Tools
• Knowledge of ERP system would be a plus.
• Able to work under pressure and to innovate to achieve objectives.
• Technically strong with a good commercial approach.
• Ability to travel from time to time across Gulf Countries as well as internationally.
• Knowledge or experience of the following, while not a current requirement of the job would be plus: Variable Speed Drives, Programmable Controllers, SCADA, Building Management Systems, Power Quality systems.
• Knowledge of Project management techniques and tools
• Knowledge in Risk and Insurance management
• Team spirit
• Able to identify and mange projects risk.
• Familiar in quality control / assurance terminology and manage quality issues in projects.
• Understand and manage the contractual aspects of the project.
• Able to communicate and manage customers.
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.
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