Job Description

Project Operations Manager

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

As a Project Operations Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing team development and standardized process development to continually improve effectiveness of project execution teams. Reporting to Local Division Manager, oversee all Local or regional management of all project execution activities in the area of responsibility. Ensuring operations are executed in accordance with company procedures, contract specifications, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitments.

Your responsibilities

• Leading implementation of continuous improvements for the project execution strategy for the local or regional project operation under the guidance of the Global Project Operations Manager
• Ensuring that the regional/ local portfolio of projects is managed consistently, based on best practices and ABB Policies
• Leading and overseas the project execution teams locally/regionally, ensuring that ABB Policies are consistently followed. Developing, customizing, and continuously improves standard processes and work instructions by adopting ABB and external best practices
• Participating in the budgeting process, jointly with Local Division/Business Unit Manager and Controller. Participating in Sales and Operations planning with other members of the Local Division/Business Unit/Product Group management team and takes actions to close potential gaps in project execution capacity
• Supervising project execution and performance management through project reviews with management and Project Managers to ensure contract fulfilment and approves any project deviations. Taking an active role in resolving escalated issues, especially those raised by the customer
• Ensuring the portfolio of projects follows good methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures, and projects are closed as per contracts entered with customers
• Ensuring that projects consistently apply contract and claims management, in accordance with ABB policies and contractual agreements

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related is required
• Written and verbal communication skills in English language
• Proficient communication skills towards both external and internal customers

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Flexible work practices
• Accident insurance
• Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
• Sick pay

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart, and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring, and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid Recruitment Agencies please be aware that this role is being managed by the internal ABB Talent team directly. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require support. Your adherence to our process is appreciated