Electrification & Automation Project Lead (Hybrid)

ABB; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Project Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex electrical automation and digital systems projects. The role entails coordinating schedules, resources, and risks while ensuring adherence to ABB policies, cybersecurity standards, and customer expectations.

You will oversee financials and stakeholder engagement to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. The position is hybrid, focusing on improving operational excellence, governance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ electronics/ mechanical or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of project management experience in electrical, power distribution, switchgear, automation, infrastructure, or related industrial sectors.
• Ability to deliver complex engineering or electrification projects while managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and customer expectations.
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies, contract management, project financial controls, risk management, scheduling techniques, and project execution best practices.
• Experience managing power automation or process automation projects, with familiarity with PLC, RTU, SCADA, DCS and industrial communication protocols including Modbus, OPC, IEC 61850, and IEC 104.
• Experience building and managing stakeholder partnerships across customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional project teams in a matrix organization, supported by effective leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated focus on safety, integrity, compliance, and ongoing improvement, along with a thorough understanding of HSE requirements and project governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing project execution from start to finish by setting strategy, coordinating schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables, and ensuring alignment with ABB policies, contract terms, cybersecurity standards, and customer expectations.
• Improving project outcomes through careful oversight of financials, invoicing, cash flow, budgets, costs, resource use, and recovery plans to support profitability and operational goals.
• Managing customer and stakeholder relationships as the primary point of contact for project matters, coordinating internal and external teams, supporting tendering activities, and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Directing project governance, procurement, contract management, HSE implementation, and ongoing improvement initiatives while encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high-performance project delivery among all stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

RTU

SCADA

DCS

Modbus

OPC

IEC 61850

IEC 104

Job description

ABB is seeking a Project Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex electrical automation and digital systems projects. The role entails coordinating schedules, resources, and risks while ensuring adherence to ABB policies, cybersecurity standards, and customer expectations.

You will oversee financials and stakeholder engagement to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. The position is hybrid, focusing on improving operational excellence, governance, and