Head of Project Management

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This position reports to: Senior Project Management Manager, Traction

The Project Manager for the Traction Division will support the execution of large and moderately complex projects. Your main tasks will include compliance with ABB policies, contractual agreements, and managing all aspects related to operations of the local manufacturing unit including the full scope of Production, Procurement, Quality & Operational Excellence and Logistics.

Reporting to Local Division Manager, this position will be based in Mechanicsville, VA USA.

Leads the project team, establishes the project execution approach, and oversees project hand-over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

Acts as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.

Defines and applies project scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks proactively to avoid possible future schedule deviations with On Time Delivery (OTD) impact.

Plans and tracks all project activities, establishes scheduling risks and opportunities to deliver projects on time according to commitments to the customer and ABB.

Manages relationships with stakeholders in their own area of responsibility and ensures alignment.

8+ years of experience in managing large scale industrial/electronics manufacturing and customer installation projects.

Process-oriented mindset while remaining flexible in seeking innovative solutions that meet customer and business requirements.

Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Experience with large scale Traction/Rail projects highly preferred.

Current PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

ABB Traction Division is a recognized leader in onboard propulsion technologies that drive innovation in rail, bus, and industrial vehicle electrification. A comprehensive range of high-performance and full lifecycle managed propulsion, auxiliary and energy storage solutions help improve energy efficiency and contribute to making transportation more sustainable.

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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: Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid

Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

Retirement

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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