Associate Project Manager

ABB•Plano, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

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: Service Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of small projects with low complexity. 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. This is a remote position, but the ideal candidate will reside in the Eastern or Central Time Zone. This role is contributing to the Service Business in the Gulf Region. Main stakeholders are ABB Customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Business Field preferred) and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience; or alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
Project management experience required (PMP certification preferred).
Strong communicator and team-oriented mind set.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong reputation for customer focus.
Demonstrated experience with ERP (SAP preferred), MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other office software.
Must be able to read Engineering drawings and specifications.
Experience dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leading the project team allocated to the project.
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.
Maintain high standards for safety and housekeeping and ensure compliance with all environmental regulations.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Company paid AD&D
Voluntary life and AD&D
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Supplemental benefits (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays
Vacation under a permissive time away policy