Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management that provides integrated solutions across multiple market segments and industries. We are focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive, and green. Our business is growing, creating a need for qualified project managers with an engineering background at Schneider Electric. If you have experience in or a strong understanding of Electrical/ Mechanical engineering plus a PMP certification, then consider applying to our Technical Project Manager jobs!

 This position is accountable for supporting a mix of edge & medium scale high complexity customer project orders. This includes supporting project initiation, designing, planning, installation, commissioning of customer projects. In this role, you will confirm customer requirements, which includes drawings, specifications, job site requirements, bill of material alignment with specifications & clarify exceptions. You will also support the project team, managing complete job processes from order preparation, through manufacturing release, site installation, commissioning and start-up  and customer handover utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use.

Key responsibilities / activities

• Support Technical and pre-sales prescription teams, compares/differentiates/propose alternate products with additional customer value compared to competition.
• Take ownership for validating the project?s statement of work and contract terms with the customer, including both technical and commercial elements.
• Lead Technical contact for customer and internal teams.
• Support the project team by attending regular site meetings, lead technical communications to all parties, exchange technical requirements with external third parties, customer interface within technical field of expertise.
• Support site installation teams with technical guidance during installation, commissioning project phases.
• Review drawing, specification compliance and make recommendations to improve technical compliance and to reduce technical exposure.
• Support the development of project schedule and technical risk management plans
• Lead direct engagement with the internal manufacturing facilities and internal third-party vendors.
• Perform concept (& detailed) design supporting equipment interfacing (power, comms, cooling).
• Overall responsibility for the conformity of the delivered offer with the customer's specs and standards.
• Develop procedures for FAT, SAT, site Logistics aligned with external third parties and customer requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractor and internal teams during site works activities.
• Task completion verification, Project Status monitoring, Product/ technical issue resolution.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree within field of study (Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical)
• Min 5 years proven working experience within project execution
• Working knowledge UPS systems, IT racks, Aisle Containment & Datacentre architectures
• Experience in multi activity projects (Electrical Distribution MV, LV, cooling, UPS)
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• Excellent client-facing/ internal teams communication skills
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an advantage
• Experience in Data Centre Sector is an advantage

This is a great opportunity to join Schneider Electric and power your career! You will be joining an international, dynamic, and responsible company, with an enviable reputation in the market. Schneider fosters the development of all its? people around the world. When you work for Schneider Electric you work for a company focused on its people. We are proud to promote diversity, inclusion, people development and work-life integration. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent pension plan and additional insurance plans, flexible working hours, and a career development according to your interests and preferences.

This position is location is Oslo. We will conduct interviews continuously and recommend that you apply as soon as possible. If you have questions about the position, contact VP of Data Centre Applications, Peter Baker, +44 0791 783 1347 or recruitment manager Kevin Haight, 920 72 344.

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled