Project Manager- Power Reliability BL

ABB; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in South Africa seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead medium-size projects within the Energy Industries division. You will manage planning, scope, budget, risk and ensure delivery against contractual, quality, and HSE standards.

The role follows a hybrid work model and requires engineering education, PMP certification, and at least seven years of project management experience in oil & gas, utilities, or related markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a project management role in oil & gas, utilities or related industrial markets.
• PM certification – PMP or equivalent PM certification from large MNCs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, SAP, and PR+ or similar ERP/PM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team, establish the execution approach, and oversee planning, monitoring and control for internal and external resources to achieve project goals.
• Monitor and control project progress, resource utilization, and project financials.
• Identify, quantify, and manage project risks and opportunities; drive formal acceptance and contract close-out.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

PM Certification (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

PR+

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: Operations Manager - BL Excitation(AMEA)

Your Role And Responsibilities

Leads the execution of medium-size projects and ensures that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards, contractual agreements, quality standards, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitment

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Energy Industries Division /Power Reliability Business Line in South Africa.

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.

Qualifications For The Role

• Degree in Engineer or relevant qualification
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management role, working as Project Manager within the oil & gas, utilities, and other industrial market.
• PM certification – PMP or equivalent PM certification from large MNC companies like ABB.
• Knowledge of using Microsoft projects, SAP, and PR+ will be added advantage or having used similar enterprise resource & data management system for PM process implementation.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Project execution experiences with South Africa (Specially NEC contracts with Eskom) local regulations standards shall be an Add-on

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work on 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 an impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

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