About the role

The Senior Project Manager leads the end-to-end execution of projects, ensuring they meet contractual, technical, and safety requirements within budget and schedule. They are responsible for managing project scope, resources, and stakeholder relationships while driving profitability and customer satisfaction.

What they look for

Project Planning Project Execution Budget Management Risk Management Stakeholder Management Contract Management Financial Planning Resource Allocation Change Management KPI Tracking Customer Relationship Management Engineering Coordination Procurement Coordination Commissioning Project Governance

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline and possess 7–10 years of project management experience. A PMP certification is preferred, along with a strong understanding of project financial management and the Saudi market.

Full description

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of Schneider Electric projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, quality, and safety requirements. The role leads project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout while maintaining strong customer relationships, managing risks, and driving project profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Lead project execution from kickoff through final acceptance and project closeout.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements.
Coordinate project activities across engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and service teams.
Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to achieve project objectives.

Scope, Cost & Schedule Management

Manage project scope in accordance with contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
Track project costs, revenue, and profitability.
Ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines.
Manage change orders and variations to maximize project performance.

Resource Planning & Allocation

Plan and optimize project resources to ensure effective project delivery.
Coordinate with functional managers to secure required resources.
Monitor resource utilization and workload distribution.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
Conduct regular project reviews and status meetings.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Change Management

Evaluate and manage project changes and their impact on scope, cost, schedule, and resources.
Ensure all changes are properly documented, reviewed, approved, and communicated.
Drive effective implementation of approved changes.

Reporting & Governance

Prepare and present project performance reports to management and customers.
Track project KPIs, financial performance, risks, and delivery metrics.
Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
Support project reviews, audits, and governance requirements.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
PMP certification preferred.
7–10 years of project management experience within Schneider Electric solutions and Saudi market.
Strong understanding of project financial management, contracts, and customer-facing project delivery.