Execution Senior Project Manager - Datacenter Projects MEA

What do we do at Schneider Electric? We provide energy & automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values Why shall you join Schneider Electric? We empower everyone to make the most of our energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. Along the way, we create and provide equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere. We continuously create an inclusive environment and welcome people from all walks of life. We are empowered to do our best and innovate, while living our unique life and work. Together, we dare to disrupt and turn our bold ideas into reality. About the role: The Regional Application Center Datacenter mandate is to bring together the competencies from pre-sales, tendering and execution of Schneider Electric’s technology, product, services as well as relevant 3rd party solutions in supporting Secure Power divisions to win & execute large datacenter projects. Part of Global Customer Project, RAC DC MEA team takes care of Middle East and Africa's region from pre-sale to execution. We are currently looking for an Execution Leader who will be responsible for all datacenter projects in execution across the MEA region, ensuring Schneider Electric delivers best in class datacenter solutions to meet customer expectations whilst achieving safety, quality, schedule, and financial goals. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for Project Management discipline and compliance with internal processes (Customer Project Process) Implement the necessary governance to ensure that all projects are executed as per best practices, standards, and guidelines. Ensure project execution KPIs are exceeded: Profitability of projects Cash treasury Customer satisfaction (End User, Consultant, Contractor(s)) Under-Over Absorption Safety and compliance Provide functional (dotted line or direct reporting) leadership and guidance to: Onboard project / site managers: 4/5 PM directly reporting to our Application Center across several countries (Dubai, Kenya, Tunisia, South Africa…) Delegated PM from other department (HUB, GFS, …) Third-party consultancy services. Supports the effort to effectively extend RAC DC project management capability across MEA by partnering with third party consultancy services. Project documentation management. Develop Project Management & Global datacenter competencies within Project Managers community. Drive the differentiation value of Schneider Electric with its customers, based on project execution excellence and its inherent value proposition. Ensure that executive management has adequate oversight into critical projects with anticipated risks and opportunities (Permanent dashboard & REL on critical projects). Act as Project Manager directly in charge of several datacenter projects when required or to back-up the team. As part of his duties, the Execution leader will also: Support tendering team & sales to quote Project Management services. Set-up Execution Team org chart by project. Follow-up the project hours backlog to anticipate PM resources and workload. Ensure full DVC absorption of the team on projects. Reporting: The incumbent will be the first level of management escalation for key datacenter customers in the MEA Region. The successful applicant will have a direct reporting line to the Regional Application Center Datacenter Leader. Qualifications Highly energized and motivated. Energized by working under pressure and with a drive for results. Able to influence by leadership. Excellent analytical and trouble-shooting skills. Strong background including site management and project management (5 years’ experience). Strong datacenter knowledge including: IG Part: MV, LV, UPS, BMS, DCIM, Racks, Cooling, … OG part: Fire System, Access Control, Genset, … Strong team builder of multi-cultural teams in complex environment and to put in place collaborative climate to leverage diversity. Ability to communicate effectively difficult and/or complex ideas by listening and proper information toward both external and internal stakeholders. Strong change order management skills, to define its structure and to ensure profitability in execution. Good understanding of finance & DVC structure. Be a team leader with capacity to handle several business cases, project, issues at same time. Perfect English speaker and writer (French & Arabic as a plus). As a plus: ATD certification PMP certification Prefab / E-House site installation experience Schedule: Full-time Req: 0075E1