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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.

At CST our success is the direct result of our people, who are among the brightest and most dynamic professionals in their fields. We're looking for talented individuals to succeed and grow with us as we become the world's premier sensing solution provider, preferred by our customers and respected by our community and employees.

Our commitment to our customers, employees, shareholders, and planet & society include:

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  • A Great Investment
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 Company  Schneider Electric
 Job Title  Project Manager
 Location  USA - WA - Seattle
 Alternate Location(s)  USA - WA - Seattle FSD
 Req. #  17687
 Job Function  Engineering
 Job Responsibilities As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centers/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 114,000 employees achieved sales of more than $25 billion in 2008, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations "Make the most of their energy."
www.us.schneider-electric.com

Key Job Responsibilities:

- Works closely with internal and external stakeholders and customers in overseeing and coordinating project priorities, scope, resource requirements, and timing of deliverables
- Assists management with evaluation and development of a project plan and participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions
- Monitors project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members and key stakeholders
- Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks
- Prepares reports on project progress and problems
- Ensures projects are completed according to corporate and customer plan

Qualifications (Essential):

- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent combined with 5+ years of relevant project management work experience
- Computer proficiency in MS Project, Office and Visio
- Knowledge of contract documents and ability to clearly understand specifications
- Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements
- Ability to work and contribute as an effective team player in a fast paced deadline driven environment
- Develop interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers of various technical abilities, including experience working with contractors, consultants, and sales staff as required.
- Develop submittals for customer review and approval.
- Provide technical support, as necessary, to resolve issues.
- Ability to self-manage, multi-task and learn new skills quickly
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 40% to various customer sites mostly throughout the US

Desirable
- PMP Certification
- Knowledge and experience in the power distribution and control/automation industry
- Experience managing personnel
- Knowledge and/or experience of competitor products and services
- Knowledge and/or training in applicable OSHA regulations

This position requires presence at customer sites, as such, candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials to travel abroad and comply with customer requirements for executing work on their site. The types of credentials that might be required include but are not limited to, passports, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, etc.
  We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
 
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