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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Junior Project Manager - Digital Grid

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSeville, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum Bachelor's degree in engineering, such as electrical, electronic, automation, systems, or computer engineering, is listed in the preferred skills and experience section.
  • Advanced spoken and written English skills are required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in project management roles and a track record in software project management practices are required.
  • Experience coordinating teams is required.
  • Basic knowledge of contract management is required.
  • Experience delivering software solutions within the electrical utility segment is preferred.
  • Ability to lead a multicultural, multinational team is required.
  • Working knowledge of electrical distribution and power quality concepts is preferred.
  • Knowledge of modern control systems used in electrical automation applications, including Advanced Distribution Management Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Remote Terminal Units, and Programmable Logic Controllers, is beneficial but not essential.
  • Knowledge of information technology infrastructures and cybersecurity is beneficial but not essential.
  • Project Management Professional or Agile Certified Practitioner certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute large-scale customer projects in full, or manage key aspects of projects as part of a wider project or program team, working across multiple business units.
  • Manage the Project Team through the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and lessons learned; plan tasks, monitor progress, and control deliverables through completion using Schneider Electric customer-project processes and methodology.
  • Identify and report execution risks, proactively lead and resolve related issues, and manage claims and variation orders.
  • Ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, project teams, and management.
  • Serve as the primary customer contact and maintain project-team interaction through correspondence, email, calls, and meetings to support consistent execution and customer satisfaction.
  • Take accountability for project profitability, including cost, cash flow, and margin; forecast, follow up on engagements, re-forecast, and ensure timely revenue recognition against forecast.
  • Monitor project progress against budget spending and work to improve gross margin.
  • Manage project contracts, ensuring fulfillment of Schneider Electric's contractual obligations and application of its contractual rights.
  • Systematically review deviations from specifications and additional customer requests through the formal Project Change Control process.
  • Report project status to management and promptly surface events affecting project performance, governance compliance, or safety principles.
  • Ensure Schneider Electric safety standards are implemented throughout project execution for all parties, including Schneider Electric and subcontractors.
  • Conduct lessons-learned sessions with internal teams, including Tendering, Sales, Operations, and the Project Team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience delivering software solutions within the electrical utility segment.
  • Working knowledge of electrical distribution and power quality concepts.
  • Knowledge of modern control systems in electrical automation applications, including Advanced Distribution Management Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Remote Terminal Units, and Programmable Logic Controllers.
  • Knowledge of information technology infrastructures and cybersecurity.
  • Project Management Professional or Agile Certified Practitioner certification.

About the Company

Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rueil-Malmaison, France
Founded
1836

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