Associate Project Manager - Emirati Talents

Abb Holdings Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Project Coordinator/Junior Project Manager in Abu Dhabi within the Motion Business Area. This role reports to the Operations Manager and involves leading the execution of small projects with low complexity, ensuring activities follow procedures, regulations, and targets.

You will apply basic scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks and support project managers in day-to-day activities and documentation, with on-site work and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 0-3 years' experience in project management.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• English language is must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of small projects with low complexity and ensure activities follow procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets.
• Define and apply basic project scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks proactively.
• Support project managers in day-to-day project activities and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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:

Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of small projects with low complexity. Each day, you will ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining and applying basic project scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks proactively. In addition, Supporting project managers in their day-to-day project activities and documentation.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Motion Business Area

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading small to medium size projects
• Monitoring and controlling project progress, efficient resource utilization, and project financials.
• Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, managing project risk, and ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and acknowledgment by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.
• Support project engineering documentation
• Assist PMs in day-to-day coordination tasks
• Track project actions, milestones, and schedules
• Coordinates shipment of materials based on project scope
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, SCM, finance, factory)
• Performs any other projects work as assigned.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 0-3 years' experience in project management
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn
• English language is must

More about us:

ABB is a global company. A leader in the field of transmission and distribution of electricity, process and production automation and electrical, electronic and installation engineering products and systems. We are at the forefront of innovations, follow trends and think along with our customers. We've brought together 150,000 people, working together in more than 100 countries worldwide

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what's next. Run What Runs the World.

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.