Project Manager

ABB; Dammam; Hybrid; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Project Manager to lead and execute medium-size projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of Project Management experience, particularly in Automation & Controls for external customers. Strong leadership and communication skills are required, along with Saudi ARAMCO MAC experience. Proficiency in English and relevant certifications (PMP) are preferred. This role offers competitive benefits and the chance to work with a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Management in Automation & Controls projects.
• At least 5 years in Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Power, or Water industry.
• Saudi ARAMCO MAC experience is essential.
• Project Management Certified, PMP® preferred.
• Proficient in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and establish execution approach.
• Monitor project progress and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Drive contract acceptance and customer acknowledgment.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Team Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

FCM

SAP

PLW

PR+

Job description

Overview

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 Position reports to: Local Service Operations 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: onsite/hybrid/remote.

This role is contributing to AUEN in Saudi Arabia.

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.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum 10 years of experience in Project Management in Automation & Controls projects for external customers.
• At least 5 years of experience in Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Power or Water industry.
• Saudi ARAMCO MAC experience is a must.
• Project Management Certified, PMP®, (ABB Certified Project Management professionals will be preferred).
• Proficient English with excellent oral and written communication. Experience handling teams and ability to engage and motivate people of different cultures and knowledge of additional functions (Engineering, SCM, Sales) is preferred.
• Experience with control system solutions and EPC projects; knowledge of FCM, SAP, PLW, PR+ will be advantageous.

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