Project Execution Manager

Schneider Electric•Nashville, TN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Electric is seeking a Project Execution Manager to lead its growing Power Systems project execution team. This hybrid role may be based at one of the company’s hubs or Centers of Excellence in Andover, Boston, or Foxborough, Massachusetts; Nashville, Tennessee; Dallas or Houston, Texas; or Raleigh, North Carolina. The manager is responsible for the success of a diverse portfolio of projects across the United States, using a collaborative, one-team approach with Project Managers, Sales Leaders, Project Sponsors, Functional Managers, and project teams. The role involves leading cross-business-unit and cross-functional teams, with direct or indirect management responsibilities, and supporting complex customer-facing projects through strategic insight and operational excellence. The Project Execution Manager partners with Sales and Tendering teams on major pursuits; supports teams executing complex, large-scale projects; and focuses on profitability, customer satisfaction, risk management, planning, and claims. The role oversees a portfolio of customer projects, leads project reviews and customer business reviews, and coaches and mentors Project Managers. It also drives improvements to project management and tendering practices, resource assignment, project planning, and talent development across North America. The position requires up to 15% travel. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, but hours or days may vary to meet project requirements, and special project circumstances may require modified schedules. The role is described as hybrid and offers flexible work options. The posted U.S. annual pay range is USD 142,400–213,600, including base pay and short-term incentives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
At least 10 years of demonstrated success in program or project management for large, complex, multi-year projects and complex contracts.
At least 4 years of direct line management experience.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire.
Fluency with Microsoft Office programs, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Proficiency 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, empowering and delegating authority, and building rapport and consensus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on customer service and team success.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to handle a high volume of complex matters.
Strong analytical skills and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage contracts, with advanced knowledge of contract law, codes, standards, and industry practices.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Ability to work independently and remain focused in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Track record of delivering results and exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams toward task completion.
Self-motivated, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, including respect, courtesy, tact, and discretion.
Flexibility to alternate between multiple projects as workload dictates.

Nice To Haves

Advanced engineering degree or MBA.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with North American Operations sales and tendering teams on major pursuits and align efforts with strategic objectives.
Provide operational support to teams managing Schneider Electric’s most complex and largest customer-facing projects, with a focus on profitability and customer satisfaction.
Emphasize risk management, planning, and claims to support successful project outcomes.
Lead regular project-level reviews, including external business reviews with customers.
Oversee a portfolio of customer projects and coach and mentor project teams on selected projects.
Formally mentor and coach Project Managers, supporting their professional development and experience.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and direct project interface on specific projects to improve team performance and growth.
Lead initiatives to improve profitability and order intake through better project management practices.
Establish resource assignment processes, engage with commercial teams, and align targets.
Improve tendering practices and ensure project-level Scopes of Work are well defined.
Develop project plans that identify billable elements and link risk reserves to the Scope of Work and project plan.
Contribute to the Project Manager Talent improvement plan for North America.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and lead project execution across business units and functions.