Robotics Project Manager

Roboticsconnected; Sesto San Giovanni; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Wellbeing support

Welfare plan

Meal vouchers

Job summary

ABB Robotics is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of medium-size projects within our robotics portfolio. You will ensure all activities comply with procedures, regulations, standards, and targets, guiding the project team to meet requirements and deliverables.

The role operates in a hybrid work model and involves significant travel, contributing to ABB Robotics’ global business. Strong leadership and clear communication in English are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in Automation or Computer Science.
• 3–5 years of experience in automation project management.
• Willingness to travel ~60% of the time and manage time/economics aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and define execution approach.
• Oversee planning, monitoring and control for internal/external resources.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Drive contract close-out and customer acceptance per the contract.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning

English (B2)

Education

Engineering degree in Automation/CS

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 alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Senior Project Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-size projects. 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 leading the project team members to achieve project requirements, deliver contracted deliverables, and meet the committed project result.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Global ABB Robotics business.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach, and overseeing planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• 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.

Our team dynamics

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

Qualifications for the role

• Degree in Engineering in Automation/Computer science or related field
• You are working with time and economics management and the Robotic Automation market
• You have 3-5 years of experience in automation project management
• You are passionate about production management, customer strict relationships, stakeholder management, planning, and working autonomously.
• You are at ease communicating in English (B2 level)
• You hold current driving car license valid in Europe
• You feel comfortable travelling around 60% of the time

Compensation Package

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

• Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico
• Minimum annual salary: €39.000
• Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

Benefits as per policy

• Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families
• Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
• Canteen or meal vouchers provided

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

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