Project Manager - Robotics and Automation

ABB; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Robotics in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead medium-size projects within the Service Robotics division. You will guide project teams, ensure adherence to procedures, regulations, and targets, and deliver contracted deliverables with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

The role supports a hybrid work model and reports to the Operations Manager - US Service Robotics. Candidates should bring 5+ years in project management and strong leadership abilities to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management leading technically complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and oversee planning, monitoring, and control activities to achieve goals.
• Monitor progress, resource utilization, and project financials.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities; drive contract close-out and formal acceptance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Microsoft Office

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 role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to: Operations Manager - US Service Robotics

In this role, 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.

The work model for the role is hybrid. This role is contributing to the ABB Robotics, Service Robotics business line in Auburn Hills, MI.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach, and overseeing planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress, efficient resource utilization, and project financials.
• Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, managing project risk, and ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and acknowledgment by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelors in Business or Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, leading technical complex projects; working as Project Lead with Automation and Integration of systems is required.
• Highly adept in Microsoft Office, Project Planning software, SAP, etc.
• Prior industry experience in the Health, Life Science, Pharmaceutical, and Food market highly preferred.
• You are passionate about Leadership, Communication, Organization, and Collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Applicants must possess work authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

We value people from different backgrounds.

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