Project Manager, Commissioning & Warranty – High Power Services

ABB • New Berlin, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ABB is seeking a Startup and Warranty Project Manager for its High Power Solutions organization, which provides variable-speed electric motor drive packages ranging in value from 500 kUSD to over 15 MUSD. The role supports projects serving heavy industries such as chemicals, oil and gas, mining, and metals. It is responsible for planning, coordinating, staffing, and executing site commissioning activities, and overseeing warranty execution. The position contributes to the Motion High Power Solutions Startup & Warranty Team in the United States and is based in a hybrid work model in Houston, Texas, or New Berlin, Wisconsin.

The Project Manager has commercial and technical accountability for High Power Solutions projects from equipment delivery through the end of the warranty period. The role coordinates with project execution teams and customers before delivery on startup schedules, site logistics and readiness, commissioning preparations, capability assessments, resource planning, and commissioning proposals. It oversees internal and third-party field service teams, keeps customers informed of commissioning progress, and serves as an escalation point for warranty issues while protecting ABB’s interests and delivering a strong customer experience. Customer-site visits are frequent, and travel of 20–30% is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of business experience in related areas such as Field Service, Application Engineering, Project Engineering, or Project Management.
• Field Service experience with medium-voltage variable-speed drives and motors.
• Strong technical knowledge of medium-voltage variable-speed drives and applications.
• Commercial astuteness.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Demonstrable relationship-building and written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Structured and process-oriented approach.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage expectations in difficult situations.
• Intercultural sensitivity and effectiveness.
• Willingness to travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Ensure applicable health and safety guidelines are followed, including industry-specific, customer-specific, site-specific, and ABB requirements.
• Manage the commercial and technical aspects of High Power Solutions projects from equipment delivery through the warranty period.
• Coordinate with project execution teams and customers on startup schedules, site logistics and readiness, commissioning preparations, capability assessments, resource planning, and commissioning proposals.
• Account for the performance of internal and third-party field service teams and establish commissioning teams appropriate to project scope.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and third-party organizations and teams.
• Ensure commissioning is completed on time in line with customer expectations.
• Coordinate with field service resources and provide customers with appropriate status updates.
• Visit customer sites for assessments and planning meetings and to support field service progress.
• Act as an escalation point for warranty issues, balancing ABB’s interests with contractual obligations and customer experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior