Automation Upgrade Project Manager | Hybrid Role

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Employee share acquisition program

Continuous learning opportunities

Hybrid working model

Job summary

ABB Oy, Energy Industries in Vaasa, is seeking a Project Manager - Upgrade Projects to lead automation upgrade initiatives across the Engine Power segment. You will own the full project lifecycle, manage budgets, resources and risks, and act as the technical lead from initiation to implementation.

Hybrid work model, limited travel (0-10 days per year). Strong collaboration with customers and internal teams, with focus on HSE and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in automation engineering or related field.
• Several years of experience in technical project execution, ideally in the Energy sector.
• Readiness to take the next career step into project management.
• Solid technical understanding including PLC and HMI.
• Result oriented mindset with the ability to manage project scope, cost, and schedules.
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach and ability to lead yourself.
• Strong English and Swedish or Finnish skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Leading the project team by allocating tasks, motivating and monitoring resources to accomplish milestones.
• Defining and maintaining project plans including scope, financials, and schedules.
• Monitoring projects for cost control, resource efficiency and HSE.
• Analyzing risks and opportunities and communicating lessons learned.
• Collaborating with other functions to meet goals and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Project management

PLC and HMI

English proficiency

Collaboration

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in automation engineering or related field

Job description

ABB Oy, Energy Industries in Vaasa, is seeking a Project Manager - Upgrade Projects to lead automation upgrade initiatives across the Engine Power segment. You will own the full project lifecycle, manage budgets, resources and risks, and act as the technical lead from initiation to implementation.

Hybrid work model, limited travel (0-10 days per year). Strong collaboration with customers and internal teams, with focus on HSE and on-time delivery.