Project Manager EHouse (Johor Bahru)

ABB Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration with incentive

Comprehensive medical and insurance

Learning & development programs

Hybrid/flexible work practices

Inclusive and safety-driven culture

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. You will lead the execution of medium to large E-House, Electrification and Automation projects for international clients, ensuring compliance with ABB standards and HSE requirements.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, with a hybrid/onsite work model and strong emphasis on timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven project management experience in complex industrial projects.
• Expertise in planning, scheduling, and delivery of large-scale E-House, Electrification, and Automation projects within Oil & Gas, Offshore, FPSO, and Renewable Energy sectors.
• Advanced proficiency across Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Project Controls with strong technical understanding.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with ability to lead, mentor, and manage diverse, multicultural teams in dynamic international environments.
• Fluency in English and strong presentation capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of ABB Project Management Framework, quality standards, HSE compliance, and financial management protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills for complex technical/logistical challenges.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safety-driven workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team, establish execution approach, and oversee hand-over, planning, monitoring and control for internal and external resources to meet project goals.
• Provide leadership in continuous improvement and simplification.
• Support local Sales and Tendering through early involvement in tenders.
• Drive formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and customer acknowledgment per contract.
• Define project plans with Project Controller including scope, financial plans, schedule and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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:

Head of Project Management

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:

Head of Project Management

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium to large size and complex E-House, Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind projects with international clients. You will ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB’s policy, framework, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments.

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

This role is contributing to the Offshore Solutions Business within the Automation Energy Industries Division and is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach, and overseeing project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Providing leadership and active involvement in continuous improvement and simplification.
• Supporting local Sales and Tendering through early involvement in tenders.
• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and acknowledgment by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.
• Defining, jointly with Project Controller, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans according to ABB management Framework.

Our team dynamics

You will join a cohesive, experienced and results‑driven team where you will be able to thrive

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10+ years of proven project management experience in complex industrial projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, scheduling, and delivery of large-scale E-House, Electrification, and Automation projects within Oil & Gas, Offshore, FPSO, and Renewable Energy sectors.
• Advanced proficiency across multiple functions including Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Project Controls with strong technical understanding.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage diverse, multicultural teams in dynamic international environments.
• Demostrated ability in stakeholder management and communication skills with fluency in English and strong presentation capabilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of ABB Project Management Framework, quality standards, health, safety & environment (HSE) compliance, and financial management protocols.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills with the ability to manage complex technical, logistical, and interpersonal challenges professionally.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and fostering an inclusive, safety‑driven workplace culture.

What's in it for you?

Drive meaningful change in global energy operations. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic, high-impact projects within a purpose-driven organization dedicated to customer success, supported by an inclusive and safety‑driven workplace culture.

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Attractive remuneration along with incentives based on performance
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Learning, development programs
• hybrid/flexible work practices
• Inclusive and safety‑driven work culture

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start‑up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

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ABB Enterprise Software (formerly known as "Ventyx") was acquired in 2010 by ABB, a global leader in power and automation technologies, for its broad range of IT solutions for energy and communications companies. In 2012, Ventyx joined forces with Mincom, a pioneering leader in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for mining, transportation and defense. Pairing the market‑leading strengths of both companies under ABB, the combined portfolio offers an unparalleled range of innovative solutions that minimize risk, optimize operations to enhance financial performance and empower clients in dynamic industries to evolve in smart new ways.

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