Project Planning & Control Specialist
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:
Project Operations Manager__
In this role, the Project Scheduler takes ownership in collaborating with project teams and suppliers to develop and manage project schedules effectively. This role involves leading scheduling efforts across all project phases, performing risk analysis, identifying critical paths, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time. The ideal candidate will utilize their expertise to address challenges, maintain and analyze actual and forecasted schedules, and monitor, report, and manage any deviations from the planned timeline, aligning with both short-term and long-term business goals. In addition to schedule management, the Scheduler will support the Project Manager by overseeing all communications with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers on project status and timelines, ensure cohesive project execution and foster strong relationships.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid based out of Houston, TX. #LI-Hybrid
Your role and responsibilities:
Develop and consult on the initial project schedule by incorporating key milestones and tasks from various phases such as proposal, execution, manufacturing, delivery, and close-out including enhancing schedule to interface to supplier and customer's need dates (inclusive but not limited to of LD's, drop dates, ship dates, and invoicing).
Lead scheduling activities with internal and external suppliers as the main point of contact, ensuring effective communication and information sharing among the project team and stakeholders. Engage with vendors to validate timelines and challenge assumptions, promoting transparency and supporting the development of reliable schedules.
Issue regular schedule reports and program updates, as well as upon request, while establishing project baselines and providing analytics to monitor progress against key targets. Recommend actions to ensure deadlines are met and keep stakeholders informed.
Actively participate in project reviews to assess progress and address any issues that arise. Coordinate with procurement to ensure material is ordered on time to meet schedule commitments.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here createsrealimpact out there.
Qualifications for the role:
Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of project planning, engineering, manufacturing or other operational customer facing role
Strong, creative, analytical and organizational skills
Proficient with planning tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar software and proven capability in working in a technical environment
Qualities of proven relationship building capabilities, and communication skills; Proven soft skills with problem solving aptitude
Strong fluent written and spoken English language skills. Spanish is an asset
Ability and willingness to travel, as required (25-35% expected)
Candidates must already haveworkauthorization that wouldpermitthem to work for ABB in the US
What'sin it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence.You'llgrow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and supportthat'stailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR aHigh DeductibleHealth Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called theHigh DeductiblePlan.
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 to26 weeks- Company paid
Long Term Disability - 60% ofpay- 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.Salaried exempt positions areprovidedvacation under a permissive time away policy.
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