Project Manager Robotic Precision Assembly

ABB•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Project Manager, Global Solution Center Adaptive Precision Assembly NA, manages projects across North America and provides direction and consistency in project execution. The role is accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, margin adherence, and on-time delivery. It supports a diversified portfolio that includes Consumer Electronics, White Goods, Electrification, Data Server, and Data Centers, and collaborates closely with GSC headquarters and local teams. The position leads project teams, develops project plans with Project Controls, monitors project progress and financials, manages risks and opportunities, and drives customer acceptance and contract close-out. It also ensures contract and claims management, coordinates project procurement with Supply Chain Management, serves as a key customer contact and escalation point, and ensures compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies. Flexibility to work across time zones is required when project needs call for it. Travel is up to 20%.

Requirements

At least 10 years of project management and leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship by ABB.
Travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

PMP or other product management certification.
MBA or a master’s degree in a technical discipline.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel.
SAP skills and prior project management experience using SAP.
Team-building or coaching experience.
Ability to lead and execute independently.
Ability to communicate effectively and influence across the business.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams by defining guidelines, allocating tasks, motivating and monitoring internal and external resources, and providing performance feedback on allocated project resources.
Define project plan documents jointly with Project Controls, including scope and financial plans, schedule, and risk management plans.
Monitor project progress and efficient resource utilization.
Monitor project financials, including invoicing status, costs, expenses, and cash flow.
Identify, qualify, quantify, and manage project risks; identify and pursue opportunities.
Drive formal customer acceptance of projects and contract close-out.
Ensure consistent application of contract and claims management in accordance with ABB policies and contractual agreements.
Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to procure required services, materials, and equipment from external and internal suppliers.
Support Supply Chain Management in supplier negotiations, claims, and project changes.
Act as the key customer contact and escalation point for project issues.
Ensure projects comply with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
Collaborate with GSC headquarters and local teams, working across time zones when project needs require it.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice between Core and Core Plus dental plans.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2x base pay.
Company-paid AD&D equal to 1x base pay.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid up to plan maximums.
Company-paid short-term disability, up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to buy up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits, employee-paid, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt employees; salaried exempt positions have vacation under a permissive time-away policy.
Bonus eligible.