Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
Schneider Electric - As the Global Specialist in Energy Management™ and market leader in industrial automation and software, Schneider Electric enables people to experience and transform efficiency where they live and work; from home to enterprise, across the grid and the city. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group brings a world where innovative individuals use collaborative solutions to make the most of their energy, while using less of the common planet.
Schneider Electric – As the Global Specialist in Energy Management™ and market leader in industrial automation and software, Schneider Electric enables people to experience and transform efficiency where they live and work; from home to enterprise, across the grid and the city. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group brings a world where innovative individuals use collaborative solutions to make the most of their energy, while using less of the common planet.
1). Project Manager, Process Automation
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- As an experienced project management professional, this position will cover projects across a wide range of industry sectors including oil and gas, pharmaceutical, power and nuclear, food and beverage as well as water and utilities, automotive and energy.
Key Delivery Assurance Responsibilities
- Manage, plan and oversee assigned company projects in conjunction with the nominated Project team, through inception to acceptance, both commercially and technically.
- The Project Manager could be responsible for any project in the hub at any value or risk level. Typically, the Project Manager will be assigned high risk and complex projects.
- Adherence to project governance and cadence policies. This includes updating the project reporting tool and preparation for project reviews at both hub level and any risk escalation level.
- Determine and manage the required resources for the project or programme.
- Manage the project or programme to schedule, budget and quality to the satisfaction of the customer and Schneider Electric in order to realize the benefits expected.
- Ensure consistency in project execution according to Customer Project Process (CPP) and PMI standards.
- Act as the main contact with the client on technical, commercial and quality matters.
- Liaise with customers at senior management level within their organisation.
- Co-Ordinate the activities of systems engineering, software engineering, production, test, product development, purchasing and quality assurance activities to deliver solutions to our customers.
- Negotiate and execute change orders with the customer in accordance with company policies and standards, obtaining the necessary approvals.
- Assure the incorporation of reliable and otherwise sound design practices, including adequacy and accuracy of drawing information.
- Liaise with, monitor and expedite sub-suppliers and sub-contractors for the project.
- Ensure project administration is completed and project files are maintained.
- Ensure that regular commercial, engineering and status reports are issued to the Project Delivery Manager and the customer as required.
- Support an environment conducive to successful team interaction.
- Build a partnership and long-term relationships with key customers.
- Coach and develop less experienced engineers assigned to projects.
- Provide support and communicate well with sales and tendering team.
- Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including offshore and overseas as required.
- Help maintain resource utilisation by accurate forecasting of project schedule and associated human resource requirements. This includes reporting and agreeing resource requirements with the Engineering Manager.
- Support and assist with Company programs and initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Educated at Degree level with minimum 6 years, typically 8 years project management experience.
- Minimum of B.Sc./ B.Eng. Degree in any relevant discipline e.g. Electrical & Electronics or Control Engineering or Computer Science.
- Vast experience in a system, software, process automation or application engineering capacity.
- Knowledge of managing and reporting on all financial aspects of assigned projects.
- Able to negotiate contract variations for engineering changes with customers.
- Familiarity with general contractual terms and conditions.
- Conversant with MS Project and all MS Office software products Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint etc.
- Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of structured project management methodologies such as Prince 2 or PMbok from PMI.
- Proven ability to work in a complex environment and collaborate across multiple business functions in order to achieve common business objectives.
- Can demonstrate flexibility and resilience in a challenging and fast-moving environment.
- Proven ability to strategically deliver the best results in a digitally transforming environment with agility.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the motivation and determination required to succeed.
- Ability to understand, influence & convince in a complex and agile matrix organization.
- Has knowledge and able to lead in Digital Transformation initiatives and projects.
- Must possess a project management qualification e.g. Prince 2 qualification or PMP certification
Desired:
- Knowledge of process automation business is advantageous.
- The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience and expertise in ERP systems e.g SAP.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). On Site IT Support Intern – Schneider Digital
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We’re seeking an On-Site IT Support Intern – Schneider Digital- based in Lagos, Nigeria.
- He/she will be responsible for supporting Schneider Electric Workplace and infrastructure Equipment (including network-related ones) physically on-location at Schneider Electric facilities, including but not limited to:
Workplace equipment on-site services:
- Desk-side support.
- Hardware break and fix.
- Warranty Management (vendor and third-party contract management).
- IMACD (Installation, Move, Add, Change, and Disposal Services).
- Hardware and Software Asset tracking.
- Stock level Management
- Non-Catalogued Onsite Services (Non-Standard Service Requests).
Infrastructure Equipment on-site services:
- Eyes and Hand Support to the server and network administrator.
- Escort Services to external suppliers.
- Non-Catalogued Onsite Services (Non-Standard Service Requests).
- Level 1 support/responsibility to IT infrastructure
Your Role
Magic happens when you bring great people together!
- Provides Desk Side support services to end users when incidents cannot be resolved remotely through the Service Desk.
- Provides HW Break & Fix support services to end users when hardware incidents need a replacement of a defective whole unit by an equivalent one.
- Provides Asset Tracking services for Schneider workplace equipment. Assure CMDB is updated to reflect required, accurate data for new equipment deployments, equipment reassignment, equipment returns, etc.
- Provides Eyes & Hand support to operate technical task requests on infrastructure equipment and under the control of the remote administration team.
- Deploy and manage non-network attached printers, storage devices and miscellaneous peripherals.
- Provide physical on-site and/or remote support services for end users in remote locations.
- Provide on-site support for any activities for server maintenance upgrades.
- Provide L1 support for audio/ visual equipment.
- Provide technical support for special events such as annual meetings, Board meetings, and training sessions for internal/external end users.
- Perform and support hardware and software IMACDs, reinstallations, updates and downloads for desktops, laptops, SmartPhones/Tablets and other mutually agreed and defined devices.
- Coordinate with external vendors for service to location infrastructure components.
- Provide installation/relocation/disposal of network printers.
- Provide a secure location for storage of on-site tapes.
Qualifications
- Innovative and creative.
- A minimum of 6 months of end-user support experience in different platforms.
- A recent graduate 2021 – 2022 academic year in computer science or IT.
- Must have completed the NYSC program.
- Ability to work flexible hours depends on need.
- The successful candidate needs to be continually learning the latest platforms and technology tools.
- Overall technical understanding of all IT platforms and services (e.g. networking, hardware, web development, app development, cloud computing, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Why us?
You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and attractive development opportunities:
- Buddy/mentor – who will help you to find yourself in our company smoothly.
- Training tailored to your needs/experience.
- Relaxed, fun, and engaging environment – we’re not just about business: volunteering, different projects, and integration events.
- Experience in being part of the Schneider-Electric Africa expansion plans.
- Growth opportunities to develop technical and non-technical skills.
Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: