Project Manager

ABB Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan

Paid holidays and vacation policy

Health, life & disability benefits

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Project Manager located in Houston, Texas, to oversee the execution of medium-size projects. You will ensure compliance with quality standards and financial targets while building strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 10 years of experience in the Automation industry. This role provides the opportunity to lead diverse technical teams and drive continuous improvement, offering a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Automation industry, managing complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead diverse technical teams including remote resources.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and establish execution approaches.
• Monitor project financials and oversee invoicing and cash flow.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project execution

Communication with stakeholders

Continuous improvement

Financial monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, or related field

Tools

SAP

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:

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

As a Project Manager, you will lead the execution of medium‑size projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, relevant cyber security regulations and standards, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitments.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid.

This role is contributing to the AUEN group in the US. Main stakeholders are Project Operations, Engineering, and Sales.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leads the project team, establishes 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.
• Active involvement in continuous improvement and simplification.
• Supports improving guidelines, tools, and templates, and supports local Sales and Tendering through early involvement in tenders.
• Monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Automation, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Automation industry executing and/or managing complex Automation and/or Electrical projects.
• You are highly skilled in and you enjoy working with highly technical projects in the Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power and water industries.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of / Highly adept in leading a diverse group of technical leads, including remote resources.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement across processes, tools, and operational guidelines to enhance efficiency and performance.
• PMP certification and SAP experience preferred.

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 Affirmative 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 website: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative 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.

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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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