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Senior Project Manager

Full-time

ABB Inc

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:
Business Manager - Operations and Portfolio

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The Program Manager is responsible for managing complex and strategic programs/projects (>500M). He/she additionally holds the responsibility to develop and implement execution strategies adhering to organizational objectives, business project performance, maintaining focus on quality and customer satisfaction. This position leads major project and project teams to ensure program/project goals are achieved on time, on budget while maintaining the highest safety and integrity standards. This role is pivotal for the organization in driving major projects engaged execution to success while supporting sales and business management in de-risking future incoming business.

In this role the selected leader will be responsible for developing major project execution strategy and deploying the needed tactical actions to ensure the successful execution of critical business projects that favors potential repeat business for Electrification Solutions business and ABB.

This role is located in Houston, TX; Mebane, NC; Lake Mary, FL, OR Remote #Li-Remote #Li-Hybrid

Main Accountabilities:
  • Ensure HSE standard is fulfilled during day-to-day tasks. Serve as a role model to direct team and rest of the business from an HSE perspective; s tructure project strategical approach to manage the various project key stages and deploy the needed tactics to enable the set strategy that meets business needs and customer expectations.
  • Create and implement project work plans to meet changing customer needs and requirements, including leading internal project management team and partnering with sales organization on strategic/Mega projects to identify, manage and control project risks; b uild and deploy an effective program communications plan that meets internal and customer needs.
  • In collaboration with the contract manager, ensures a clear understanding of the project contractual requirements and drive strategy to resolve any outstanding contractual & commercial risks.
  • Assure high level communication adaptability to effectively manage various levels of project stakeholders and executives both internal and customer.
  • Deploy a concise project risk and change management plans and drive capturing & mitigation actions; 20-30% travel is required for this position.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Electrical Distribution business.
  • Minimum of 5 years in management role or equivalent; proven Project Management skills, including creative issue resolution and change management.
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team / organization; excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in English.
  • Knowledgeable in dealing with Engineering, Procurement and Construction and their processes; possesses high level of strategical acumen.
  • Has people management experience; Highly Analytical / Clear Thinker
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and sense of urgency in dealing with tasks; ability to interface and build strong relationships with customers and management at various levels.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at View phone number on us.fitly.work or by sending an email to View email address on us.fitly.work. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
  • Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program
Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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