Senior Project Manager (Houston)

ABB Process Automation, Energy Industries Division

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 position reports to :

Growth Segments Business Manager

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-size and / or complex to large projects and ensure 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 commitments.

You will also support (when required) the local management in overseeing team development and process improvement to continually increase the effectiveness of project execution, especially in smaller units, and take accountability (when required) for a portfolio of projects.

The work model for the role is hybrid.

This role is contributing to the Process Automation, Energy Industries division in Houston, TX.

Core Responsibilities

Leads the project team, establishes the project execution approach, and oversees project hand-over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

Managing the development of project planning documents.

Monitoring projects to ensure best practices in cost control, resource efficiency and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Analyzing and addressing project risks, and regularly disseminating lessons learned.

Working with other functions to coordinate contract negotiations and claims with customers.

Achieving project deliverables and compliance with contract requirements.

Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Provides performance feedback for the resources allocated to projects.

Qualifications for the Role :

12 years of professional experience preferred, but not required.

MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline, and relevant industry experience.

Strong Project Management background and skills.

Electrical background strongly preferred.

Fluent spoken and written English.

Strong drive for world-class quality.

Ability to independently work.

Authorization to work in the United States.

More about us :

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

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