Job Title: Senior Project Manager Business Unit: Industrial Control & Drives (IC&D) - Software & Drive Systems (SDS) Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Function: Research & Development / Project Management
Mission
At Schneider Electric, we are committed to empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources through innovation and digital transformation. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and optimize our Software & Drive Systems (SDS) R&D project portfolio within the Variable Speed Drive Systems Line of Activity.
In this role, you will drive project management excellence, ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives, and lead transformation projects that support our business objectives. You will play a critical role in delivering innovative solutions to market on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards. What Will You Do? R&D Project Portfolio Leadership
Manage and lead the North America SDS R&D project portfolio while ensuring alignment and consistency across global Industrial Automation and corporate project management systems.
Consolidate portfolio data and monitor performance against strategic objectives and key performance indicators.
Coordinate the Rolling Forecast process in partnership with Finance and PMO teams.
Prepare and deliver portfolio reporting for leadership reviews, including scorecards, stage-gate reviews, and project steering committees.
Identify and escalate critical risks, issues, and roadblocks to business stakeholders.
Support strategic prioritization and investment decisions across the portfolio.
Drive Project Management Excellence
Champion project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
Lead the deployment of processes, governance models, and transformation initiatives established at Business Unit and Industrial Automation levels.
Challenge project teams to optimize execution, resource utilization, and business outcomes.
Coach and mentor Project Managers on leadership, stakeholder management, and execution excellence.
Facilitate project reviews, audits, and phase-gate assessments as needed.
Lead Strategic Transformation Projects
Define project objectives with Offer Management and North American commercial teams to ensure customer satisfaction and business value.
Build and lead cross-functional project teams across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Marketing.
Execute projects from initiation through launch while delivering against schedule, budget, quality, and business performance targets.
Drive collaboration, communication, and alignment among all project stakeholders.
Ensure successful project delivery, product ramp-up, and realization of expected business benefits.
Key Performance Indicators
Success in this role will be measured by:
On-time execution of the SDS roadmap and successful market delivery of planned offers.
Portfolio performance against key metrics including schedule adherence, budget performance, and risk management.
Achievement of project-specific KPIs such as:
Time-to-Market (TTM)
Project Cost Performance
Customer Satisfaction and Competitiveness (CSC)
Product Quality
Ramp-up Performance
Successful implementation of strategic transformation initiatives.
Reduction of escalations and improved portfolio execution effectiveness.
What Qualifications Will Make You Successful? Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in:
Project Management
Engineering and Product Development
Cross-functional leadership
Experience managing complex technical projects and project portfolios.
Strong understanding of Variable Speed Drives, Motor Control, or Industrial Automation technologies.
Experience working across global and multicultural environments.
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business.
Knowledge of Engineering-to-Order (ETO) processes.
Project Management certification (PMP, PgMP, Agile, or equivalent).
Experience with PMO governance, portfolio management tools, and stage-gate development processes.
Prior experience leading organizational or business transformation projects.
Key Competencies
Strategic Portfolio Management
Leadership and Influencing Skills
Stakeholder Management
Business Acumen
Risk Management
Change Leadership
Cross-functional Collaboration
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Curiosity and Learning Agility
Who Will You Work With? Internal Stakeholders
SDS Leadership Team
Offer Management
Finance
PMO Teams (Business Unit and Industrial Automation)
Project Managers
Engineering and Resource Managers
Quality Teams
North America Offer Management Teams
External Stakeholders
Customers (limited engagement)
External Partners, including ODM and Brand Labeling partners
Strategic project execution partners
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