Schneider Electric
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager – Process Automation (UK & Europe)
Schneider Electric
Mission
As a Senior Project Manager within Schneider Electric’s Process Automation business, you will drive the successful delivery of high-value, large-scale industrial automation projects across the UK and Europe. You will take full ownership from planning through execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role demands strong relationships with strategic clients and leadership of multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-risk environments.
Responsibilities
- End-to-end project ownership of complex, multi-billion-pound automation projects, covering:
- Scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality management
- Delivery of solutions involving DCS, SCADA, PLC, Safety, Cyber Security, and Digital Systems
- Leadership of cross-functional internal teams and external subcontractors
- Primary interface with key clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Governance and reporting across two major concurrent projects, tracking performance and risks
- Project management in Greenfield and Brownfield environments
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Strong industrial project management expertise in automation and control systems
- Proven track record delivering DCS, SCADA, PLC, and Safety projects in high-stake environments
- Confident leadership of multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication
- Commercial and financial acumen, including cost control, forecasting, and risk management
- Ownership mindset with high accountability and decision-making capability
- Detail-oriented, structured, and quality-driven working style
- Resilience and adaptability in complex, high-risk project environments
- Customer-focused with relationship-building skills
- Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe (~10%)
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Preferred
- Degree in Engineering, Automation, or a related technical discipline
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (GBP 74,400 – 111,600 per year, including bonus)
- 28 days of annual leave + public holidays
- Pension scheme (government-backed Auto-Enrolment)
- Employee Share Ownership Programme (ESOP)
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
- Gym Membership Discount & Flexibility
- Internal CareerHub for mobility, mentorship, and global projects
- Shopping & Dining Discounts
- Access to a Learning Portal (e.g., Coursera)
Culture & Growth
- Diversity & Inclusion at the core of our DNA
- Proud Disability Confident employer
- Equal opportunities for all backgrounds
- Total Rewards philosophy – valuing performance, growth, safety, and potential
- Impact Maker Programme: Align your career with sustainability goals
- Support for work-life balance:
- Parental/employee care leave
- Flexible working options
- Confidential counselling
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Additional Perks
- Community impact programs:
- Volunteer leave
- Scholarships via Schneider Electric Foundation
- Youth education initiatives
- Global presence: 150,000+ employees, €40B revenue, 100+ countries
** Organisation Values
Schneider Electric’s "IMPACT Values" guide our collective success:
- Inclusion
- Mastery (continuous learning)
- Purpose (driving meaningful work)
- Action (proactive leadership)
- Curiosity (innovation)
- Teamwork
"We turn sustainability ambitions into real-world impact at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digital transformation."
How to Apply
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