Project Operations Manager

ABB; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead local project execution activities in Maharashtra, India. This onsite role focuses on delivering projects per standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements while coordinating team development and process standardization to continuously improve execution effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in project management within industrial or engineering environments, with strong knowledge of governance, quality and HSE, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Project Management with end-to-end project execution in industrial/engineering environments.
• Experience with project execution methodologies, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience ensuring compliance with HSE, cybersecurity, contractual requirements, and quality frameworks.
• Proven leadership in building and developing project execution teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the local implementation of project execution activities in the area of responsibility.
• Ensure operations are executed per procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets.
• Coordinate and oversee team development and standardized process development to improve effectiveness of Project Execution teams.
• Oversee and lead the local Project Execution team, ensuring compliance with policies related to quality, HSE, cybersecurity, and contracts.
• Supervise project execution and performance management through reviews and approve deviations.

Skills

Leadership

Project governance

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Primavera

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: LPG Manager LVS IN

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage the local management of all project execution activities in the area of responsibility. Each day, you will ensure operations are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will also showcase your skills by coordinating and overseeing team development and standardized process development to continually improve the effectiveness of Project Execution teams.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Managing the implementation of continuous improvements for the project execution strategy for local Project Operations.
• Ensuring that the portfolio of projects is managed consistently based on best practices and company policies, controls, and requirements.
• Overseeing and leading the local Project Execution team, ensuring that policies related to quality, HSE, cybersecurity, and contract compliance are consistently followed.
• Supervising project execution and performance management through project reviews to ensure contract fulfillment and approving any project deviations.

Our team dynamics

You will join a supportive team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications For The Role

• You have 15+ years of experience in Project Management, with a solid history of leading end-to-end project execution in industrial or engineering environments.
• You are highly skilled in project execution methodologies, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement practices, ensuring delivery aligned with quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• You possess solid experience in ensuring compliance with HSE standards, cybersecurity regulations, contractual requirements, and quality frameworks within project environments.
• You have established leadership experience in managing and developing project execution teams, building capability and standardizing processes.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• You are highly adept in using project management tools and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, MS Project, Primavera or equivalent platforms).
• You are motivated by leadership, operational excellence, and stakeholder collaboration, with effective communication skills in English.

More About Us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.