Schneider Electric is the world's power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric manufactures and markets a comprehensive range of products and services for the residential, buildings, industry, and energy and infrastructure markets. Schneider Electric has 105,000 employees worldwide, operations in 130 countries, and recorded sales of $17.2 (U.S.) billion in 2006 through 13,000 sales outlets.

Schneider Electric in the US
Headquartered in Palatine, Ill., the North American Operating Division of Schneider Electric had sales of $3.7 billion (U.S.) in 2006 and is one of four geographic divisions of Schneider Electric, headquartered in Paris, France. The North American Operating Division markets the Square D, Telemecanique and Merlin Gerin brand products to customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

In the United States, Schneider Electric is best known by its flagship Square D brand, with Telemecanique becoming increasingly known in the industrial control and automation markets and supported by many Square D distributors. For more than 100 years, Square D has been a market-leading brand of electrical distribution and industrial control products, systems and services.

  • Location:
    Miami, FL 33101
  • Job Category:
    IT/Software Development
  • Occupation:
    IT Project Management
  • Career Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)

    Job RefCode:
    16720

Project Manager


Intro:
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centers/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 114,000 employees achieved sales of more than $25 billion in 2008, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations "Make the most of their energy."

www.us.schneider-electric.com



APC by Schneider Electric is a global leader in critical power and cooling services, providing industry leading products, software and systems.


Job Responsibilities:




Project Manager provides direction and leadership for managed projects as assigned. Manages the team's compliance with Customer Projects Process (CPP) to ensure consistent results. Manages several simultaneous projects as well as directs Associate project managers for North America CPP customer projects.



Some of the main responsibilities include:


• Improving effectiveness of critical functions within the direct responsibility of the individual project team through metrics monitoring and tracking.




• Manage Project Team effectively






• Work with Electrical Contractor to ensure all questions are answered and installation is completed successfully (may require resources on-site for construction/progress meetings)




• Ensure resources are available for equipment commissioning and equipment delivery






• Ensure product is manufactured on time per APC standards and shipped on-time for customer schedules. Oversee factory test and make sure factory test reports are completed per APC standards and customer requirements.



Skill set requirements:


• Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent experience in construction/IT datacenter project management experience




• 3-5 years relevant experience in a construction or IT datacenter environment.




• MS Office, MS Project (or other schedule management software) experience




• Candidates must have excellent communication and decision making skills. They must be a team builder, and have leadership skills, to work collaboratively in a team environment




• The ideal candidates should be PMP certified or be willing to pursue a PMP certification





Candidates must be ready to travel up to 50% with this role



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Schneider Electric Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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