Senior Project Manager - Industrial Systems

ABB Inc.; New Berlin (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead medium-size industrial projects from New Berlin, WI, with a hybrid work model. The role requires 8+ years of project management experience, knowledge of low/medium voltage drives, transformers, and related equipment, and a PMP certification preference.

Proficiency in English and Spanish is expected, with a 20% travel willingness and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Project Management of industrial projects.
• Knowledge of low and/or medium voltage variable speed drives, transformers, motors, switchgear, e-house.
• Project management certification, PMP preferred.
• Proficiency in use of ERP system, experience in SAP preferred.
• University degree in Engineering, Electrical engineering preferred.
• Ease of communicating in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to travel 20%.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Acts as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Monitor projects and execute regular reporting (project reviews)

Skills

Project management

English & Spanish

PMP

ERP experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical preferred)

Tools

SAP

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:

HUB Execution Manager

Your role and responsibilities

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 #LI-Hybrid in New Berlin, WI.

This role is contributing to the Motion - High Power Division in the USA.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• 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.

Your role and responsibilities

• Take commercial and technical responsibility for your projects and manage effectively by structuring, planning, budgeting, and execution from delivery until end of warranty

• Ensures that the project follows execution best practices and ABB policies. Effectively monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization. Monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow. Identifies, qualifies, quantifies, and manages project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued. Captures, analyzes, and shares lessons learned throughout the project. Ensures that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed. Drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.

• Acts as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.

• Monitor projects and execute regular reporting (project reviews)

Qualifications for the role

• 8+ years of experience in Project Management of industrial projects

• Knowledge of low and/or medium voltage variable speed drives, transformers, motors, switchgear, e-house

• Project management certification, PMP preferred

• Proficiency in use of ERP system, experience in SAP preferred

• University degree in Engineering, Electrical engineering preferred

• Ease of communicating in English and Spanish
• Willingness to travel 20%
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

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 websites: 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.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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

Go to www.myBenefitsABB.comand 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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.