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INTRODUCTION

The Plant Project Management Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of large, complex Engineered-to-Order (ETO) customer projects at the Mount Juliet, TN facility. This role serves as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and profitable project delivery. The position oversees project execution from order receipt through manufacturing, shipment, post-delivery support, and financial closeout. In addition, the Plant Project Management Manager leads a team of Customer Service Order Engineers, driving performance, development, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations. This position is part of a plant ramp-up initiative and will play a key role in establishing processes, supporting operational growth, and driving successful production scale-up from day one.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project & Customer Management:

• Serve as the primary customer contact for all order management and project execution activities.
• Lead customer projects through all phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Review and validate customer requirements, including specifications, drawings, job site requirements, bills of material, and project exceptions.
• Manage the complete project lifecycle, from order entry and manufacturing release through product shipment, post-shipment support, and financial reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management teams to validate project scope, customer requirements, and contractual commitments.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, opportunities, change orders, and claims.
• Monitor project performance to ensure delivery, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction objectives are achieved.
• Proactively address customer inquiries and resolve issues related to project status, production, delivery, and billing.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6–8 Customer Service Order Engineers.
• Establish clear performance expectations and support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, and development planning.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, recognition, and overall team effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution.

Reports To: Plant Manager

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technical Science, Business, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional business and technical teams.
• 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or engineered products environment.
• Experience managing Engineered-to-Order (ETO) products and customer projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and customer relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel and Access.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing large-scale, complex customer projects involving customized or engineered equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, order fulfillment processes, and project execution methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and drive successful customer outcomes.

Travel requirements are minimal (less than 10%), as the majority of responsibilities are performed on-site within the manufacturing facility.

COMPENSATION

• The expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 200,600 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.

LOCAL BENEFITS

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.

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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.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

EEO STATEMENT

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.