Project Operations Manager

ABB Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Operations Manager, where you will drive project profitability and enhance customer experiences. This hybrid role in Houston offers the chance to lead a talented team, develop strategic project management initiatives, and foster strong customer relationships. With a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of project operations. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an operational and/or customer-facing role.
• Strong leadership qualities with proven relationship building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project managers in execution of projects ensuring compliance and profitability.
• Oversee local Project Execution team and implement continuous improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Project Operations Manager At 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 play an essential role in the growth of the business by providing a cohesive project management strategy to assure adequate levels of project profitability, risk mitigation, issue containment and instill a relentless pursuit of process excellence to assure a positive customer experience. You will also showcase your expertise by coordinating and overseeing team development and standardized process development to continually improve the effectiveness of Project Execution teams.
The work model for the role is hybrid in Houston, TX. or Lake Mary, FL #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division in North America.
You will be mainly accountable for:
* Leading a group of project managers in the execution of projects in terms of the main con-tractual obligations' - i.e. full compliance with ABB code of conduct, contract scope of supply, agreed technical requirements, timely delivery and quality as well as achievement of the ex-pected project profitability and cash collection.
* Leading the implementation of continuous improvements for the project execution strategy for local or regional Project Operations.
* Develop customer relationships by maintaining close contact with customers and project participants. Assist in identifying and resolving issues of mutual concern and seeking opportuni-ties for additional business. Ensure timely contract completion, customer satisfaction and de-sired financial return to achieve a win-win environment
* Overseeing and leading the local Project Execution team, ensuring that ABB policies are consistently followed.

Qualifications for the role

• 5+ years of experience in an operational and/or customer-facing role
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred
• Strong leadership qualities with proven relationship building capabilities
• Ability to travel domestically an estimated 25% of the time
• PMP certification preferred
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.
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