Project Manager Robotic Precision Assembly

ABB•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Project Manager, Global Solution Center Adaptive Precision Assembly North America, manages projects across North America and provides direction and consistency in project execution. The position 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, collaborating closely with GSC headquarters and local teams. The role reports to the ELGSC US Manager and requires flexibility to work across time zones when project needs call for it. Travel may be up to 20%.

Requirements

At least 10 years of project management and leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship by ABB.

Nice To Haves

PMP or other product management certification.
MBA or 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, assigning project tasks, and motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to complete tasks and milestones; provide performance feedback for allocated project resources.
Define project plan documents jointly with Project Controls, including scope and financial plans, schedules, and risk management plans.
Monitor project progress and resource utilization, and control project financials, including invoicing status, costs, expenses, and cash flow.
Identify, qualify, quantify, and manage project risks, pursue opportunities, and drive customer acceptance 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 internal and external suppliers; support supplier negotiations, claims, and project changes.
Act as the key customer contact and an 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

Medical plan options, including a PPO plan and a high-deductible plan with a Health Savings Account.
Dental plan options.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, with an option to increase long-term coverage.
Supplemental benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave of up to six weeks.
Employee Assistance Program and health advocate resources, including mental and behavioral health support, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption resources.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
Eleven paid holidays.
Vacation or permissive time away, depending on position type and years of service.