Schneider Electric
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager – Process Automation
Mission
As a Senior Project Manager within Schneider Electric’s Process Automation business, you drive the successful delivery of high-value, large-scale industrial automation projects across the UK and Europe. You take full ownership from planning through execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while building strong relationships with strategic clients and leading multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-risk environments.
Responsibilities
- End-to-end management of complex automation projects (multi-million budget).
- Ownership of scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality across assigned projects.
- Delivery of solutions involving DCS, SCADA, PLC, Safety, Cyber Security, and Digital systems.
- Leadership of cross-functional internal teams and external subcontractors.
- Primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Governance, reporting, and performance tracking across multiple projects (typically 2 major projects).
- Project management in Greenfield and Brownfield environments.
Skills & Attributes
✔ Strong industrial project management expertise in automation and control systems. ✔ Proven track record delivering DCS, SCADA, PLC, and Safety projects in high-value environments. ✔ Confident leadership of multidisciplinary, internal and external teams. ✔ Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. ✔ Strong commercial and financial acumen (cost control, forecasting, risk management). ✔ Ownership mindset with high accountability and decision-making capability. ✔ Structured, detail-oriented, and quality-driven working style. ✔ Resilient, adaptable, and effective in complex, high-risk project environments. ✔ Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills. ✔ Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe (~10%).
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Education & Certification
- Degree in Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field (preferred).
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification (preferred).
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme (GBP 74,400 – 111,600 per year).
- 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays.
- Pension Scheme and Employee Share Ownership Programme.
- Health & Wellbeing Support Options (including gym access).
- CareerHub (internal mobility opportunities, mentoring, and global projects).
- Shopping & Dining Discounts.
- Learning Portal (Coursera, training, and development programs).
- Diversity & Inclusion (Schneider is Disability Confident).
"At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation. We celebrate differences and believe they drive innovation and collaboration."
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