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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

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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

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 informationregardingyour (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 requestto reviewthe 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 click.appcast.io.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may requesta reasonableaccommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career siteas a result ofyour disability. You may request reasonableaccommodationsby calling an ABB HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 toMyBenefitsABB.comand click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

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.

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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