Senior Associate, Project Execution
2 weeks ago• Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Join us as a Senior Associate, Project Execution, where you'll lead customer projects from concept to completion. You'll manage teams, budgets, and timelines while ensuring quality delivery and building lasting customer relationships across diverse technology environments.
What will you do?
- Project Coordination:
Coordinate and manage all project activities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between different departments (Design, Supply, Production, Quality Control, Logistics, etc..)
Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring all tasks are completed on time within scope and within budget.
Ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction, achieved through consistent and appropriate communication and reporting.
Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Plan, organize, and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) to ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities for improvements and implement best practices to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible for all team members.
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in medium voltage technology to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation (SF6-free switchgear, etc..)
What are the key skills we are looking for?
- Bachelor or Master degree or equivalent by qualification in an Electrical or Electromechanically Engineering discipline.
- Experience in MV/LV switchgear is considered as a clear asset, solid electrical background and interest is a must.
- Very good knowledge of MS Office and being computer literate.
- Excellent problem solving, time management, decision making and customer orientation skills.
- Highly proficient in reading, interpreting, and writing of technical specifications.
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- A real team player but also capable of operating independently.
- An entrepreneur who is flexible and has a positive attitude.
- Proactive and open-minded personality with passion to work in international teams.
- You hold a valid driver's license to facilitate easy commute and possible field visits.
- You are able to work from our Hoofddorp office 3 days a week.
What's in it for me?
- High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes
- Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams and grow your project leadership expertise
- Collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional development
- Exposure to a wide range of Capex and Opex projects, expanding your technical and strategic skill set
Ready to lead projects that matter? Apply today and make your mark!
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Client-provided location(s): Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-136705
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-14T19:05:17
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