Digital Automation & Control Project Manager

ABB Inc.; Remote; USD 83,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is looking for a Digital Automation & Control Project Manager in the US. You will lead medium-sized digital automation projects, ensuring execution aligns with regulations and standards. This role involves overseeing project execution, managing risks, and fostering client relationships. Strong project management skills, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and experience in electrical systems are essential, along with proficiency in related ABB tools. This position offers a competitive salary and remote working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health insurance

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical systems or engineering industry as a project manager.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems and digital automation market.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution, building schedules, tracking milestones.
• Monitor progress and manage risks proactively.
• Strengthen client relationships through effective communication.
• Develop creative solutions to challenges.
• Foster team collaboration and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Power BI

MicroStation

CompactLogix/RSLogix

ABB tools

Job description

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:

Technical Consulting Manager II

Your role and responsibilities:

As the Digital Automation & Control Project Manager, 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. In this role you will be responsible for supervising the execution of Digital Automation & Control (DAC) projects from start to end within the Electrification Services Division ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

Preference is for candidates located in the Sacramento, CA or Cary, NC areas, however we are also open to candidates working remotely in the US.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Oversee project Execution by building/maintaining schedules, tracking milestones, and ensuring financial responsibility.
• Monitor progress, manage risks proactively, and provide clear updates and reports to leadership and stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Strengthen client relationships by understanding their needs and responding quickly and professionally to critical issues.
• Develop creative, proactive solutions to challenges and communicate technical details in simple, actionable terms.
• Foster team collaboration and lead post-project lessons‑learned sessions to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering (preferred), Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field required.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical systems, or in the engineering industry, working as a project manager or similar.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems and the digital automation market.
• Knowledge of ABB tools (AC500, AMC34, ACS series, PCM600), DIGSI, Power Xpert, CompactLogix/RSLogix, RX3i, PECelite, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to work professionally across all organizational levels; Demonstrated capability to lead and influence customer and peers.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division's extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affymptive Action 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 Affymptive Action 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. #LI-Remote

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.

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