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CST is a business unit of Schneider Electric and was organized in May 2006. CST is made up of the leading brands of Crouzet, Kavlico, Crydom, BEI Systron Donner Automotive, BEI Systron Donner Inertial, BEI Newall, BEI Kimco Magnetics, BEI Industrial Encoders, BEI Duncan Electronics, BEI Ideacod and BEI Precision Systems & Space Company.

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Company	Schneider Electric
Job Title	Project Manager
Location	CAN - ON - Mississauga
Alternate Location(s)	CAN - QC - Pointe Claire Services
Req. #	17564
Job Function	Installation, Maintenance and Repair-Services
Job Responsibilities	It is an exciting time to join Schneider Electric. We are the global specialist in energy management, and offer integrated solutions to make energy safer, more reliable, efficient and productive. Our 120,000 employees in 102 countries help individuals & organizations make the most of their energy. Our commitment to customers, respect for people, performance obsession, team spirit and risk taking - and care for the environment - are shared by our teams all over the world. From national initiatives with Habitat for Humanity and The United Way, to getting involved with charities and organizations around specific Schneider Electric locations, we are committed to making our communities a better place to live and work. At Schneider Electric, career growth possibilities are extensive. Schneider Electric Canada belongs to the North American Division, one of four geographic divisions of Schneider Electric, which is globally headquartered in Paris, France. We pride ourselves on being extremely diverse, both culturally and technically. Our Schneider Electric Services business is one of our fastest growing segments. The Services Team works on electrical and automation control equipment and provides onsite repair and maintenance, custom equipment design, wiring, installation & testing, and start-up & commissioning of Schneider Electric equipment. We have 24 service districts that provide opportunities all across Canada. PURPOSE / ROLE SUMMARY •Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, planning, execution, control and completion of specific projects according to deadlines and within budget ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, partners and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to contractual commitment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS •Define project scope, goals, methodology & deliverables •Develop full scale project plans and define project tasks and resource requirements. •Manage project budget, resource allocation and day-to-day operational aspects. •Provide direction & support to the project team. •Plan and schedule project timelines and track project deliverables using appropriate tools. •Ensure project deliverables meet company's quality standard and contract requirements; Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. •Oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle. •Minimize exposure and risk on project. •Develop and implement recovery / mitigation plans for unanticipated eventualities. •Diligently manage ‘change order' process •Constantly monitor and report on progress to concerned stakeholders •Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. •Assist in evaluation and assessment of project KPIs ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES •Facilitate team and client meetings effectively •Develop relationships with client / consultant personnel that foster long term business ties •Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices •Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions •Approve team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Required: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Qualification in Project Management (preferred) •Experience Required: Proven project management experience of 8-10 yrs in electrical industry. Candidates with a demonstrable track record in overseeing the planning and execution of large integrated projects involving electrical distribution equipment and / or industrial automation systems will be given preference. •Supervision Required: General instructions will be provided, but is expected to perform independently •Supervision Exercised: Will require to supervise team-members/sub-contractors and coordinate with client/consultant as necessary. SKILLS •Critical thinking and problem solving •Planning, organizing and decision making •Effective communication •Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task. •Conflict management •Computer skills: MS Office (excel, word, power point) / MS Projects. •Bilingual preferred (English / French) TRAVEL / RELOCATION FLEXIBILITY •About 30% •Flexibility to relocate to project sites at short notice is desirable.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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