Senior Program Manager -Major Project Support

The Sr. Program Manager - Major Project Support ensures the success of the Project Portfolio. S/he works closely with the Project Manager, Project Sales Lead, Project Sponsor, Functional Managers, and the Project Team. The Sr. Program Manager - MPS must be an excellent communicator at all levels within the project environment, be proactive, exhibit strong leadership qualities, and adapt to a dynamic, potentially geographically dispersed project environment.

What do you get to do in this position?

MPS Engagements - Execution (CPP P Gates)

• Provide operational support to Project teams managing SE's most complex & largest customer-facing projects. (performance, planning, risk management, structure, financial, etc.)
• Ensure the project's success by emphasizing topics that impact profitability and customer satisfaction, such as risk management, planning, and claims.
• Participation and contribution leading up to and during the identified REL4/5 reviews.
• Support the execution of a portfolio of customer projects that significantly impact overall operational performance and require the strongest coaching and mentoring support selected by the Solution Opportunity Committee.

MPS Engagements - Pursuit (CPP S gates)

• Support the NAM major pursuits/Tenders, helping to establish w ell-defined project-level SOWs, High-quality proposals, Fit-for-purpose value propositions and execution strategies.

Mentoring & Coaching

• Formal mentoring and coaching of Project Managers
• Drive the "Experience" component of TM/PM development through guidance in applying best practices via coaching, mentoring, and direct interface on specific projects.
• Continuous Improvement - P&L

Continuous Improvement - P&L

• Lead the identified and prioritized Pursuit of Improvement initiatives affecting the P/L and resulting in an increase in order intake
• Establish a resource assignment process (person, role, timing)
• Engagement with Commercial Teams
• Identify and align targets.
• Tendering practices
• Scopes of Work written at the total project level prior to quoting
• Project plans are developed from the bottom up with identified billable elements.
• Ensure the risk reserve is appropriately sized and linked to the SOW and the project plan.

Continuous Improvement

• Support the development and implementation of the PM Talent improvement plan for NAM.
• Support the operation of the PM & TM Certification Board Review process.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to lead impactful projects that drive organizational success
• Professional growth through exposure to diverse business challenges
• Collaborative environment that values innovation and technical expertise
• Career advancement opportunities within project management
• Chance to contribute to and learn from a community of project management professionals

What Qualifications will make you successful?

• Four-year Engineering Degree/Technical degree.
• More than 15 years of Project Management experience in Large and Complex Projects (Multi-BU, Multi-year, complex contracts).
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and project management/organization skills required.
• Excellent time management and organization skills are required.
• Ability to handle a high volume of complex matters and strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including but not limited to MS Project, Word, and Excel.
• Proficient in planning and scheduling software, Primavera and MS Projects.
• Project and BU P&L Financial acumen and understanding are required.
• Passionate about customer service and team success required.
• Leadership skills: team building, empowering and delegating authority, and building rapport and consensus are required.
• Thorough understanding of contract management is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with the stakeholders.
• Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of contract law, codes, standards, and industry knowledge preferred.

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Client-provided location(s): Raleigh, NC, Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/111077?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-07T18:54:16