Robotics Associate Project Manager

ABB; Sant Quirze del Vallès; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Office Flexibility

Company Mobile Phone

Benefits Platform

Learning & Training

Career Development

Flexible Work Practices

Job summary

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation in Spain seeks a Project Operations professional to lead the execution of small robotics and intralogistics projects. You will ensure activities align with procedures, standards and contracts, and apply basic scheduling to manage risks.

The role involves coordinating Sales Teams, Vendors, Project Managers and Clients across Spain, traveling monthly within the country. English and Spanish communication required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, robotics, intralogistics or related project environments.
• Experience in planning, execution, stakeholder management and change control.
• English and Spanish communication proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of small robotics and intralogistics projects.
• Ensure activities follow procedures, regulations, standards and targets.
• Define and apply basic scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks.
• Coordinate with Sales Teams, Vendors, Project Managers and Clients across Spain.
• Monitor progress, resource usage and project financials; manage risks and opportunities.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Logistics

Stakeholder management

English & Spanish communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Master in Project Management (desirable)

Tools

Automation software knowledge

System integration concepts

CE compliance awareness

Job description

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 role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics-working working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Project 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.

The work model for the role is:

This role is contributing to the Robotics Automation Logistics Business in Spain, leading the execution of robot automation and intralogistics projects for customers across different industry segments in Spain. Main stakeholders are Sales Teams, Vendors, Project Managers and Clients.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading the project team allocated to the project.
• 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.
• Sales support, solution design support, trade fairs, showrooms and technical presentation.

Qualifications For The Role

• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, robotics, intralogistics or related project environments. Including planning, execution, stakeholder management, project control and change management.
• You are qualified in Robotics Automation, and preferred experience in Logistics Sector (other fields are also welcome)
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electronic/ Electrical or related field. Master Degree in Project Management highly desirable
• Knowledge of automation software and system integration concepts, machine safety principles and CE compliance is highly valued
• You are at ease communicating in English and Spanish
• You are a collaborative person, with very good communication skills, with self accountability, negotiation skills, proactivity and a good problem solver.
• You are able to travel: Short business trips (1-3 days) on a monthly basis, mainly within Spain, to customer sites, suppliers and project locations.

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

• Home Office Flexibility: Work from wherever suits you best thanks to our flexible remote work options.
• Company Mobile Phone: Stay connected with a corporate phone – no need to mix work and personal calls.
• Benefits Platform: Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.
• Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.
• Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!
• Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens - we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

More About Us

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics, and machine and factory automation including products, software, solutions and services. Revenues are generated both from direct sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machine builders. www.abb.com/robotics

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this 'Engineered to Outrun'. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB's shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).

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