Industrial Project Manager

Join us as an Industrial Project Manager and lead initiatives that transform how we operate. In this role, you will drive plant-level planning transformation, implement Engineer-to-Order (ETO) standard processes, and lead cross-functional projects that improve operational performance, productivity, quality, and sustainability. You will partner with plant leadership and key stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives, champion continuous improvement, and deliver measurable business results.

What will you do?

• Lead the implementation and adoption of ETO standard planning processes across the plant's end-to-end planning activities.

• Manage industrial transformation and continuous improvement projects, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and align stakeholders around shared project goals that support plant and organizational priorities.

• Coach and support planning teams on standard methodologies, best practices, and process excellence.

• Drive the Schneider Performance System (SPS) within the planning function by establishing improvement objectives, monitoring progress, and ensuring sustainable results.

• Establish planning standards, governance processes, and key performance metrics to improve consistency and operational effectiveness.

• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including service levels, lead times, forecast accuracy, project milestones, and operational performance.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project and operational risks to maintain momentum and ensure successful outcomes.

• Develop and execute transformation roadmaps focused on critical improvements and measurable business impact.

• Partner with Planning Managers, Plant Leadership, and Transformation Leaders to drive change management initiatives and address performance gaps.

• Leverage digital tools and technologies to improve planning visibility, project execution, collaboration, and decision-making.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, innovation, and best-practice sharing across the organization.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field is required.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Project Management.

• Proven experience leading transformation, process improvement, or continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong project management skills, including project planning, execution, resource management, budgeting, and risk mitigation.

• Experience leading change management efforts and driving successful adoption of new processes and technologies.

• Ability to define project objectives and translate business goals into actionable plans.

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Customer and stakeholder-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering business results.

• Digital literacy and experience leveraging technology and data to improve operational and project performance.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning, production planning, inventory management, plant operations, or manufacturing excellence.

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, SPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Bring your project leadership skills to a team that's ready to achieve great things together!

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family.We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future.We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career.We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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