Associate Project Development Manager at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

The Associate Project Development Manager (PDM) primary function is to assist the project team, specifically the lead PDM, by acting as an intermediary between internal departments, supporting initial project setup, communicating and monitoring deadlines and associated deliverables with the team, tracking the project as it moves through the project development plan, facilitating internal communication between departments, and providing document control. The Associate PDM also supports project development by collecting project data onsite, coordinating with customers, conducting basic analysis and report writing.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Project Safety

1. Support safety strategy for the project and communicate safety requirements to all project team members and subcontractors.

Customer Satisfaction

1. Collaborate with customer, sales, and lead PDM to identify and understand the customer's mission and vision.


2. Support a project strategy that aligns with the customer's mission and vision and operational needs.


3. Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding project expectations.


4. Facilitate the technical communication and presentation in customer project under mentorship of lead PDM.

Project Planning and Management

1. Collaborate with lead PDM to develop schedules/timelines, define intermediate milestones & associated deliverables, and create the project budget.


2. Track intermediate milestones & associated deliverables to completion.


3. Identify schedule delays and/or probability of missed deadlines and associated corrective action plans.


4. Provide project status reports that include schedule, budget and issue analysis.


5. Schedule Project Status Reviews and Team Meetings. Provide meeting minutes for meetings or coordinate with other administrative staff to provide meeting minutes of both internal and external meetings.


6. Setup and maintain project collaboration archives. Provide document control (i.e. review, finalize/quality control/assemble, distribute & maintain) for all documents that are received from or issued to sources external to Schneider Electric such as client, subcontractors, vendors, etc.


7. As required, assist project team members with the distribution of information amongst project team members to enable excellent communication and coordination amongst project team members.


8. Manage the Project Debrief (Lessons Learned) function after each deliverable; organize and run the meeting. Coordinate with PACT resource if assigned.

Project Development:

1. Assist lead PDM as needed (i.e. prepare documentation for kick off meetings, new project setup, correspondence, etc.).


2. Lead effort to collect and organize project specific information from customer and/or jobsite such as utility bills, data loggers, record drawings, etc.


3. Arrange customer site access with internal and external team members.


4. Coordination of technical resources, both internal and external, to complete site audits and document scope of work details.


5. Support energy engineers with the analysis of utility baselines and savings potential.


6. Evaluate and apply for project funding incentives such as utility rebates and grants.


7. Enter, monitor and track progress of project risks, issues and assumptions.


8. Other duties may be assigned.

Proposal and Report Development:

1. Develop detailed proposal outlines for Business Cases, Investment Grade Audits and Final Proposals inclusive of strategic themes, resource requirements, and proposal development timelines.


2. Manage the project's team through kick-off and status meetings to deliver pre-defined content per agreed upon timelines.


3. Review and finalize all proposal sections for consistency, clarity, and compliance with requirements.


4. Work with a predefined set of people to review the report.


5. Incorporate review questions/comments into final submission and facilitate response from appropriate content contributors.

Qualifications - External

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

This job might be for you if:

• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced, virtual work setting.


• Must have excellent communication skills, including oral and written skills, with strong listening and investigative abilities.


• Passionate about customer service and team success required.


• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and present technical engineering materials in response to project development activities with internal and external customers.


• Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks and projects daily.


• Ability to identify issues/risk and devise appropriate action plans.


• Ability to hold project team members accountable for requested information and timelines.


• Ability to work with various personalities and maintain a cooperative and encouraging environment.


• Previous project management experience highly recommended.


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project is preferred.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to document information accurately.


• Ability to see the big picture as well as enter into the details without getting lost in them.

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers.

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We're looking for people with a passion for success - on the job and beyond. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY .

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

As a federal government contractor, all Schneider Electric U.S. employees (including U.S. territories and Puerto Rico) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to federal laws.

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.

Schneider Electric is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.The Associate Project Development Manager (PDM) primary function is to assist the project team, specifically the lead PDM, by acting as an intermediary between internal departments, supporting initial project setup, communicating and monitoring deadlines and associated deliverables with the team, tracking the project as it moves through the project development plan, facilitating internal communication between departments, and providing document control. The Associate PDM also supports project development by collecting project data onsite, coordinating with customers, conducting basic analysis and report writing.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Project Safety
• Support safety strategy for the project and communicate safety requirements to all project team members and subcontractors.
• Customer Satisfaction
• Collaborate with customer, sales, and lead PDM to identify and understand the customer's mission and vision.


• Support a project strategy that aligns with the customer's mission and vision and operational needs.


• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding project expectations.


• Facilitate the technical communication and presentation in customer project under mentorship of lead PDM.
• Project Planning and Management
• Collaborate with lead PDM to develop schedules/timelines, define intermediate milestones & associated deliverables, and create the project budget.


• Track intermediate milestones & associated deliverables to completion.


• Identify schedule delays and/or probability of missed deadlines and associated corrective action plans.


• Provide project status reports that include schedule, budget and issue analysis.


• Schedule Project Status Reviews and Team Meetings. Provide meeting minutes for meetings or coordinate with other administrative staff to provide meeting minutes of both internal and external meetings.


• Setup and maintain project collaboration archives. Provide document control (i.e. review, finalize/quality control/assemble, distribute & maintain) for all documents that are received from or issued to sources external to Schneider Electric such as client, subcontractors, vendors, etc.


• As required, assist project team members with the distribution of information amongst project team members to enable excellent communication and coordination amongst project team members.


• Manage the Project Debrief (Lessons Learned) function after each deliverable; organize and run the meeting. Coordinate with PACT resource if assigned.
• Project Development:
• Assist lead PDM as needed (i.e. prepare documentation for kick off meetings, new project setup, correspondence, etc.).


• Lead effort to collect and organize project specific information from customer and/or jobsite such as utility bills, data loggers, record drawings, etc.


• Arrange customer site access with internal and external team members.


• Coordination of technical resources, both internal and external, to complete site audits and document scope of work details.


• Support energy engineers with the analysis of utility baselines and savings potential.


• Evaluate and apply for project funding incentives such as utility rebates and grants.


• Enter, monitor and track progress of project risks, issues and assumptions.


• Other duties may be assigned.
• Proposal and Report Development:
• Develop detailed proposal outlines for Business Cases, Investment Grade Audits and Final Proposals inclusive of strategic themes, resource requirements, and proposal development timelines.


• Manage the project's team through kick-off and status meetings to deliver pre-defined content per agreed upon timelines.


• Review and finalize all proposal sections for consistency, clarity, and compliance with requirements.


• Work with a predefined set of people to review the report.


• Incorporate review questions/comments into final submission and facilitate response from appropriate content contributors.

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