Associate Project Manager

ABB; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of small, low-complexity projects within the AUEN group in the US. Hybrid work arrangement applies. You will engage with Project Management and Engineering stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation engineering and 5+ years in automation. Experience in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power, or water sectors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the automation industry.
• Experience with automation and/or electrical projects; basic project management knowledge.
• Ability to work in a US-based environment with applicable work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team allocated to the project.
• Support other project managers to establish the project execution approach and oversee hand-over, planning, and monitoring for internal and external resources.
• Support continuous improvement of guidelines, tools, and templates.
• Monitor and control project financials, invoicing, costs, expenses, and cash flow.
• Apply recovery actions for schedule delays and cost overruns under guidance.

Skills

Project management

Automation & Electrical

Schedule management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation 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:

OGC Operations Manager & PMO

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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 oversees project hand-over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources in order to accomplish all project goals.
• Support continuous improvement and simplification of guidelines, tools, and templates.
• Monitor and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow.
• Applies 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 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.

More About Us

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), 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 websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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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 (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X 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 and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k 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.

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