Associate Project Manager

ABB Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of small automation projects. You will oversee project hand-overs, execution planning, and control activities for resources. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering, has over 5 years of experience in the automation industry, and is proficient in project management. This role operates in a hybrid work model, providing opportunities for continuous improvement across various projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the automation industry.
• Executing Automation and/or Electrical projects experience preferred.
• Ability to support continuous improvement across processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team allocated to the project.
• Monitor and control project financials, overseeing invoicing status and expenses.
• Apply immediate recovery actions for schedule delays and cost overruns.

Skills

Project Management

Automation industry experience

Technical project support

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

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.

Reports To

OGC Operations Manager & PMO

ABB's Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world's largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner. We offer a broad range of automation, electrification, and digital solutions for process, hybrid, and maritime industries, including industry‑specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of small projects with low complexity. 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 defining and applying basic project scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks proactively. The work model for the role is Hybrid. This role is contributing to the AUEN group in the US. Main stakeholders are Project Management and Engineering.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Lead the project team allocated to the project.
• Support other project managers to establish the project execution approach and oversee project hand‑over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Support continuous improvement and simplification of guidelines, tools, and templates.
• Monitor and control project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow.
• Apply immediate recovery actions for schedule delays and cost overruns, under guidance and coaching if required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Automation, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the automation industry.
• Executing Automation and / or Electrical projects experience is preferred.
• Basic Project Management knowledge.
• Experience working with highly technical projects in the Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power and water industries.
• Ability to support continuous improvement across processes, tools, and operational guidelines to enhance efficiency and performance.
• You hold current work permit in the US and do not need any further sponsorship.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter—it moves things forward.

What’s in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­ci­ative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company paid life insurance (2× base pay).
• Company paid AD&D (1× base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to buy‑up to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

Retirement

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

Time off: ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.