Project Manager

ABB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Project Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead the execution of medium-size projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, PMP certification, and 8-10 years of project management experience. Strong negotiation and contract management skills, along with fluency in English, are essential. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and hands-on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years plus experience in project management.
• Experience in drives and motor knowledge, preferably drives.
• Arabic speaking will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of medium-size projects according to ABB policy.
• Manage project risks and share lessons learned throughout.
• Ensure projects apply contract and claims management.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Contract Management

Financial Background

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP Certification

Job description

Overview

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: Lead Business Area Manager

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be working as a Project Manager and will be part of the Motion Business Area for the Service Division based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will be responsible for leading the execution of medium-size projects and ensuring that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, relevant cyber security regulations and standards, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitments.
• Abide with ABB safety and integrity guidelines with zero tolerance and live ABB values. Lead the execution of orders for medium size to moderately complex projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments.
• Lead the project team, establish the project execution approach, oversee project hand-over, execution planning, and monitor and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals. Define, jointly with business controlling, all project-/ orders plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensure that the project / orders follow execution best practices and ABB policies and monitor and control projects / orders progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks, and ensure that all opportunities are identified and pursued. Capture, analyze and share lessons learned throughout the project and ensure that the project / order is formally closed out, as contractually agreed and drive the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Ensure that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with ABB policies and contractual agreements.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management, and successfully procure all required services, materials and equipment for the project.

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 creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably electrical) and PMP Certification.
• 8 to 10 years plus experience in project management.
• Experience in drives and motor knowledge, preferably drives; strong negotiation skills and contract management. Financial & commercial background will be a plus.
• Fluency in English; Arabic speaking will be an added advantage for this position.

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.

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.