Senior Project Manager

ABB•Fort Smith, AR

1d•Onsite

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: Director - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. The work model for the role is: Onsite. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-sized projects for the corporate AME group, while interfacing with associated plant ME teams and other corporate functions. Said projects will encompass new product development and new manufacturing technology. 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 leading the project team members to achieve project requirements, deliver contracted deliverables, and meet the committed project result. Our Team Dynamics: Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience in industrial electric motor or related industries.
Proven expertise in electrical design and applications.
Proficiency with project and enterprise systems, including SAP (required), Microsoft Project, and similar tools.
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to leverage tools such as Power BI and Microsoft platforms to support data-driven decision-making.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) – preferred.
experience with PR+ is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project delivery by establishing execution strategies, directing cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with contractual, quality, and safety standards.
Drive planning and performance management by developing integrated project plans, monitoring progress, optimizing resources, and implementing recovery actions to mitigate schedule delays and cost overruns.
Own financials, risk, and procurement oversight by managing budgets, forecasting, cost optimization initiatives, contract compliance, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks while capitalizing on opportunities.
Ensure stakeholder alignment and successful closeout by maintaining strong relationships, delivering clear communications and reporting, securing customer acceptance, and completing formal project and contract closeout.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.