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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

C&SP Project Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew Cairo City, Cairo Governorate, EgyptNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Engineering and/or Business is required; a university master's degree is a plus.
  • A PMP-P certificate is required.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience managing a Category A or B project or sub-project is required.
  • The candidate must be ready to locate close to customer decision makers and be flexible as the project evolves.
  • The candidate must be comfortable using new integrated digital tools to improve work efficiency.
  • The candidate must have strong communication skills and be effective in a cross-cultural environment to foster collaboration toward a common goal.
  • The candidate must demonstrate leadership skills in project contexts, focusing on business objectives despite stress and challenges.
  • The candidate must be able to understand, influence, and convince within a complex matrix organization, and use internal and external networks to develop additional business.
  • The candidate must have a good digital background and awareness of tailored EcoStruxure solutions, and be able to act as a sales agent.

Responsibilities

  • Manage large customer projects or work packages within very large projects, including Category A projects with software, services, sustainability, organizational and technical complexity, multiple business areas, high risk, and complex contractual contexts, following company policies and processes, especially the Customer Project Process.
  • Manage customer and third-party relationships within the project scope and ensure project execution complies with the contract.
  • Contribute to the project managers' community of practice.
  • Act as a sales agent for the OPEX service portfolio.
  • Report to the head of execution of the center as part of a project management team within a Global or Regional Application Center.
  • Set an execution strategy at the start of the project and implement it throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Organize and manage the project team and suppliers, monitoring progress against the project plan, including scope, schedule, and budget, through completion.
  • Ensure effective team communication for coordination and motivation.
  • Protect company interests under the contract through the end of contractual obligations.
  • Monitor, control, and report project execution status, progress, and key performance indicators; provide effective management reporting, including reports, project reviews, and risk escalation reviews.
  • Alert management to project events affecting performance or governance compliance and keep leadership informed about related actions.
  • Conduct regular risk and opportunity assessments and implement plans to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities.
  • Develop customer relationships, including with end users where applicable; lead customer communications and maintain customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle to support future business.
  • Identify and pursue additional business opportunities for the company, including digital and service opportunities aligned with company strategy.
  • Apply a systems-oriented mindset covering power and automation.
  • Take accountability for project profitability, including sales, margin, and cash; forecast and ensure timely revenue recognition.
  • Implement profitability improvement actions and meet entity and country expectations for sales, margin, and cash collection.
  • Ensure the project team and suppliers execute in compliance with company processes, quality instructions, and governance principles.
  • Take necessary actions to correct execution deviations and quality issues.
  • Work closely with service teams to identify, develop, and address additional service CAPEX and OPEX opportunities, including cybersecurity services.
  • Contribute to the Project Management Community of Practice within the execution center and global network; identify, formalize, share, and promote lessons learned and best practices.
  • Monitor adherence to HSE policy by team members and subcontractors, especially during site activities and travel.
  • Manage cybersecurity risks and related actions with team members, customers, suppliers, service providers, and subcontractors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing equipment or transactional orders is a plus.
  • Cross-functional and cross-border experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of another language is valuable.

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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