Offer Creation Project Manager (ASCO)

Company: Schneider Electric
Location: Morristown, NJ

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For over 125 years, ASCO Power Technologies has been pioneering every major product innovation in power transfer technology. Today, we are an industry leader in the manufacturing of automatic transfer switches, industrial control products and power control systems, and the world leader in emergency and standby power transfer solutions. We are the Power Authority – committed to providing a full range of quality-driven products backed by 24-hour nationwide service support.

ASCO Power Technologies, an industry leader in the manufacturing of Automatic Transfer Switches, Industrial Control Products, Load Banks, Power Control Systems, Services and Solutions, has an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Project Manager based out of Florham Park, NJ.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Project Manager provides factory based support for Regional Project Managers (RPM’s) and related projects for a specific geographic region. The Associate Project will be the internal champion for any issues arising on projects in the stated regions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Participates in the coordination of all projects in the geographic areas of responsibility. Participates in key activities such as Order Review, Submittal Package preparation and review, and Engineering Kickoff meetings. Creates, distributes, and follows up on Kickoff meeting notes and action items.
  • Coordinates flow of information between various departments at ASCO headquarters, production facilities, and the field organization. Provides support throughout the life cycle of every project including, but not limited to: order processing, engineering changes, customer communications, manufacturing status, sales requests, and startup activities.
  • Assists in defining the required content for all project customer submittals. Ensures the scope and relevance of information to be provided are suited to the needs of the customer.
  • Reviews approval one-line diagrams, mechanical elevations, and any plan views generated for preliminary customer approvals. Assures that all documentation accurately represents the defined scope of the project.
  • Interprets project related information received from the field, and communicates to engineering and manufacturing as required.
  • Works closely with the Contract Administrator to ensure that required documentation from the field is received promptly and accurately, to ensure proper order entry and processing.
  • Works with Applications Engineering to assure accuracy and timely availability of all information required to create budgets and order write ups.
  • Serves as the dedicated, highly available and accessible single point of contact to outside RPM’s for inquiries requiring in-factory functions.
  • Promptly informs RPM’s of changes in product availability, delivery schedule, or design features.
  • Participates in weekly load plan meetings. Collects relevant information and requests from the field project managers (RPMs), reports changes in customer requirements to production and engineering, and reports meeting results to appropriate RPMs.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Exposure to power systems industry preferred
  • Outstanding organization skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
  • Demonstrated ability to understand ASCO Products
  • Willingness to develop PCS sequences of operations, understand control circuit schematics, and understand related industry codes & standards.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in scheduling, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
  • Effective interpersonal skills. Candidate must excel at working in a team environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • BSEE or BSME or equivalent required

COMPUTER SKILLS:

  • Proficiency in all Microsoft applications
  • Capable of using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond.

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It is the policy of ASCO Power Technologies 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.
Concerning agencies: ASCO Power Technologies does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.
ASCO Power Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Primary Location

: US-New Jersey-Morristown

Schedule

: Full-time

Unposting Date

: Ongoing