Hybrid Power Grid Project Lead — On-Site Owner

BlackBerry Inc.; Miles (NC); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan with company contributions

Employee stock plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ABB in Mebane, NC is seeking a senior project manager to lead the deployment of medium-voltage grid components. The role focuses on delivering complex, large-scale outdoor power grid projects on time and within budget, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving financial profitability.

The position requires a engineering background, PMP is a plus, and about 10 years in power/energy with 5+ years in PM, plus 20% travel and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the power/energy engineering industry, with at least 5 years in project management roles.
• 20% travel expected.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all phases of Outdoor power grid components project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Managing project financials, including budget tracking, cost control, and forecasting to ensure profitability and fiscal responsibility.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, identifying key milestones and ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure high-performance outcomes.
• Implementing risk management strategies to mitigate issues impacting project quality, cost, or timeline.
• Driving the successful execution of complex, large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Tracking project progress, generating regular reports, and communicating key updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Budgeting

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical)

Job description

ABB in Mebane, NC is seeking a senior project manager to lead the deployment of medium-voltage grid components. The role focuses on delivering complex, large-scale outdoor power grid projects on time and within budget, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving financial profitability.

The position requires a engineering background, PMP is a plus, and about 10 years in power/energy with 5+ years in PM, plus 20% travel and US work authorization.