ABB Ltd

Associate Project Manager

ABB Ltd$83K — $133K *
US-AnywhereRemote in North Carolina, US
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Associates Degree in Technology with relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in project management within relevant field.
  • PMP certification is a plus for enhanced credibility.
  • Must have work authorization for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all phases of project lifecycle from planning to execution.
  • Manage project financials, including budget tracking and forecasting.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to meet timelines.
  • Serve as the direct contact for customers throughout the project.
  • Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts.
  • Implement risk management strategies to maintain project quality.
  • Track project progress, generating reports for leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plans and two dental plans.
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance, plus short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions.
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
  • 11 paid holidays and a permissive vacation policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Senior Project Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of small 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 defining and applying basic project scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks proactively. You will be the point of contact for the customer during the project, managing update meetings, inquiries, deliveries, and escalations.

The work model for the role is: #LI-remote

This role is contributing to Electrification Smart Power Division.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Overseeing all phases of project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Managing project financials, including budget tracking, cost control, and forecasting to ensure profitability and fiscal responsibility.
  • Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, identifying key milestones and ensuring adherence to timelines.
  • Direct point of contact for customer.
  • Leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure high-performance outcomes.
  • Implementing risk management strategies to mitigate issues impacting project quality, cost, or timeline.
  • Driving the successful execution of complex, large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Tracking project progress, generating regular reports, and communicating key updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.


Qualifications for the role
  • Bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience with a minimum of 3 in Project Management, or Associates Degree in Technology with equivalent years of experience in Project Management.
  • Experience in project management within related field
  • PMP certification is a plus.
  • 20% travel expected.
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.


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 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. 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, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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