Project Manager EHouse (Johor Bahru)

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration & incentives

Medical & insurance

Learning & development

Hybrid work

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ABB in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of medium to large E-House, Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind projects for international clients. You will ensure activities align with ABB policies, contracts, quality, HSE, finances, and schedule commitments.

Based in Johor Bahru with hybrid/onsite work, you will head project teams, drive continuous improvement, support tendering, and secure contract close-out while coordinating with engineering, supply chain and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10+ years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex industrial projects (E-House, Offshore, Oil & Gas).
• Strong planning, scheduling and risk management skills.
• Fluent English and cross-cultural communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and execution planning to meet goals.
• Oversee hand-over, monitoring, and control activities for internal and external resources.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational simplification.
• Support local Sales and Tendering through early involvement.
• Ensure contract compliance, financial plans, and risk management per ABB framework.

Skills

Project leadership

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

English fluency

HSE compliance

Multicultural teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ABB Project Management Framework

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

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, Malaysi a.

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

• 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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