Project Manager - DC-3

ABB•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering, business or equivalent. Special combination of education and work experience is accepted
Minimum 12 years experience in Project Management

Responsibilities

Leads the project team, establishes the project execution approach, and oversees project hand-over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources in order to accomplish all project goals.
Provides performance feedback regarding allocated resources working on projects.
Active involvement in continuous improvement and simplification.
Supports improving guidelines, tools, and templates.
Ensures compliance to relevant cyber security regulations, standards, and contractual requirements.
Supports local Sales and Tendering through early involvement in tenders.
Ensures that the project follows execution best practices and ABB policies.
Effectively monitors and controls project progress and efficient resource utilization.
Monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow.
Identifies, qualifies, quantifies, and manages project risks and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
Captures, analyses and shares lessons learned throughout the project.
Drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and acknowledgement by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.
Ensures that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with ABB policies and contractual agreements.
Coordinates with Supply Chain Management and successfully procures required services, materials, and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers.
Supports Procurement and Logistics in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes.
Acts as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.