Lead Project Manager

BlackBerry Inc.; Daresbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank hol- id

Private medical cover

Company car

Generous bonus scheme

Job summary

ABB UK is seeking a PMO leader to guide the Project Management Office, support project managers in applying PM policies, and shape project execution strategy. The role contributes to the Electrification Service Division in the UK and involves on-site customer engagement, hybrid work, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will coordinate portfolio reviews, drive process improvements, and lead by example in delivering high-quality project outcomes while maintaining strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record of managing full project lifecycle including scope, schedule, cost control, and vendor/subcontractor management within the electrical industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and leadership capability.
• Experience managing teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced planning, scheduling and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Management Office team and support project managers in defining and applying PM policies and work instructions.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of project execution strategy.
• Oversee portfolio-level project management activities through reviews with management and project managers.
• Act as escalation point for project management issues and drive resolutions.
• Engage with customers on-site to identify opportunities and improve operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Travel flexibility

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

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:Local Division Manager__Job summaryIn this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the Project Management Office team in their own area of responsibility. Each day, you will support project managers in defining, implementing, and applying project management policies and work instructions. You will also showcase your expertise by contributing to the definition and implementation of project execution strategy. This role is contributing to the Electrification Service Division in UK.Our Team DynamicsOur 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.What’s in it for you?We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.- Work model: hybrid· Ensuring customer focus, urgency, and care in your area of responsibility, delivering superior service experience and driving relentless improvement of customer satisfaction.· Working with the customer (while on-site) in identifying opportunities for improving the customers operations and eliminating pain points.· Overseeing project management activities at the portfolio level through project reviews with the management team and project managers.· Serving as an escalation point for individual and systemic project management issues and taking an active role in resolving escalated issues.Qualifications for the Role· Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.· Proven track record of managing full project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, cost control, and vendor/subcontractor management within the electrical industry.· Strong collaborative and solution-oriented mindset, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.· Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience managing teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.· Advance Planning, Scheduling and Organisational skills.· Strong commitment to professional development with a relevant certification in project management, with Lean Six Sigma being advantageous.· Willingness to travel and engage face to face with our customer. BenefitsABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.· Competitive salary· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays· Competitive contributory pension scheme· Life assurance· Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)· Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally· Employee Assistance Programme· Generous employee referral scheme· Company car· Private medical cover· Generous bonus schemeFor the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.More about usABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division’s extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.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.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.