Project Support Operations Manager

ABB Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Project Operations Manager to lead operational aspects of order management, procurement, document control, inventory and logistics.

The role emphasizes process improvement, policy adherence, and stakeholder management in the Electrification Solutions NAM business. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management or supply chain with leadership experience and is willing to travel about 25%.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership with track record of mentoring teams.
• Experience in project management within electrical distribution or related industry.
• Proven ability to manage procurement, inventory and logistics processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee order management, procurement, document control, inventory and logistics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with ABB policies.
• Develop and drive objectives for self and team, balancing short- and long-term goals.
• Travel ~25% and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Procurement

Logistics management

Inventory control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Project Operations Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. This position will oversee/manage the operational aspects of order management, procurement, document control, inventory and logistics mgmt., ensuring strict adherence to process. This position will utilize your experience/expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and your team, with the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. This is a hybrid position. Candidates can be based out of any of the following offices: Lake Mary, FL or Houston, TX. This role is contributing to the Electrification Solutions business in NAM. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading the continuous improvement initiatives by promoting methodologies, coaching, and process development across teams.

• Ensuring projects are consistently supported and managed according to best practices and ABB policies, controls, and requirements.

• Support business evolution, by developing and maintaining processes, procedures and change initiatives aligned with ABB policies.

• Manages key operational functions and stakeholder relationships, including inventory, document control, procurement, and logistics and supplier escalations.

You will join a high performing, driven and collaborative team interested in growing, learning, and succeeding together.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field

• 5+ years of experience in project management, manufacturing or supply chain in the Electrical Distribution business or related industry

• 5+ years of experience working in a management/leadership role

• Proven track record of mentoring & coaching team members to grow and increase overall effectiveness

• Strong leadership qualities with proven strategical abilities and relationship building capabilities

• Availability to travel (~25%), possibly at short notice

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive 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 websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive 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.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

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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