Industrial Project Manager

Job Description:

Join our dynamic Industrialization team and drive excellence in industrial innovation! We're seeking an Industrial Project Manager - Senior Professional to lead cutting-edge industrialization initiatives and shape the future of our manufacturing processes.

What will you do:

Lead industrial projects across the full project lifecycle, from planning through implementation and launch

Coordinate program vendor activities, including design, tooling, equipment, and parts suppliers to ensure optimal cost, delivery, and quality targets

Drive new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring smooth transition from development to industrialization and operational readiness

Coordinate cross-functional teams involved in new product development, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders

Manage the introduction of new offers, ensuring alignment between product, operations, and market needs

Monitor and drive project performance related to timeline, quality, cost, and execution risks

Lead problem-solving and decision-making across complex project environments

Manage, coach, and support team members, fostering performance, engagement, and capability development

Provide clear status updates and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders

Anticipate project risks and develop mitigation plans to protect delivery and business outcomes

Contribute to continuous improvement in project management practices, industrial processes, and team effectiveness

What are the key skills we are looking for?

Project Leadership - intermediate level; guiding cross-functional teams through complex industrial initiatives

Project Planning - intermediate level; structuring timelines, resources, and deliverables for successful execution

Project Risk Management - intermediate level; identifying and mitigating risks to ensure project continuity

Change Management - intermediate level; leading organizational transitions during technology and process implementations

Manufacturing Process Optimization - intermediate level; improving production efficiency and quality outcomes

Lean Methodology - intermediate level; applying continuous improvement principles to industrial operations

Customer Orientation - intermediate level; aligning project outcomes with stakeholder needs and expectations

Influencing Skills - intermediate level; driving alignment and commitment across diverse teams

What qualifications will make you successful?

Strategic thinking with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations and make sound decisions independently

Strong communication skills that build alignment and drive collaboration across functions

Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering measurable results

Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines

(External) English Qualifications:

Requirements:

Demonstrated track record in manufacturing project management and NPI leadership

Strong expertise in supply chain activities and manufacturing technologies

Proven ability to prepare detailed quotations for piece cost and tooling

Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Technical proficiency in providing launch support at assembly locations

Solid understanding of industrial processes, project governance, and product lifecycle management

Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change

Experience in risk management, planning, and execution follow-up

Advanced English Level

Able to travel 30% of the time to US/MX

What's in it for you:

Leadership role in driving innovative manufacturing solutions and processes

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge industrial technologies and methodologies

Dynamic environment promoting agile practices and continuous improvement

Cross-functional exposure across global manufacturing operations

Professional growth through challenging projects and innovative initiatives

Bring your project management expertise to a team that values impact and innovation - apply today!

Local Benefits (English):

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Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

(External) English Company Boiler Plate:

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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