Project Manager

ABB Inc.; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager, where you will lead exciting projects that drive energy efficiency and sustainability. In this role, you will oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage financials, and implement risk management strategies. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the electrification sector while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and project management, this is your chance to shine.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering with 8+ years in project management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing project financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site activities for medium to large projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Manage project financials and develop detailed project schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Scheduling

Education

University degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Project ManagerAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.
Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to

Project Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead all on-site activities of medium to large projects. Each day, you will ensure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the site team, defining main guidelines, and allocating tasks.
The work model for the role is: #LI-remote
This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in North America.
You will be mainly accountable for:
*Oversee all phases of project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
*Manage project financials, including budget tracking, cost control, and forecasting to ensure profitability and fiscal responsibility.
*Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying key milestones and ensuring adherence to timelines.
*Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure high-performance outcomes.
*Implement risk management strategies to mitigate issues impacting project quality, cost, or timeline.
*Drive the successful execution of complex, large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction.
*Track project progress, generate regular reports, and communicate key updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications for the role

• University degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the engineering industry, with at least 8 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.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
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