Project Planning & Control Manager

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:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

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The work model for the role is:
Onsite, Mebane, NC

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the Project Controls team and activities locally, regionally, or globally. Each day, you will engage in portfolio planning, planning and controls, risk and change management follow-up, as well as status reporting and forecasting of progress. You will also showcase your expertise by developing skills of the respective Project Planning and Control team and other relevant stakeholders.

You will be mainly accountable for:

* Ensuring that the Project Planning and Controls function is compatible with the business model, sufficiently staffed with skilled resources, and directed appropriately; will manage small staff

* Leading the local, regional, or global Project Planning and Control team to establish and enforce an effective project controls approach.

* Developing and continuously improving project controls processes on the regional or local level based on ABB guidelines and industry best practices.

* Ensuring that project controls activities for the project portfolio are in line with ABB instructions and guidelines and are adequate to implement contractual agreements with ABB customers.

Qualifications for the role

* Bachelor degree PLUS minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management, sales, and operations (preferred).

* PMP required or equivalent 5 years of project management experience.

* SAP and Microsoft Office

* Customer service experience, a plus

* Spanish language skills, a plus

* Candidates must already have work authorization would permit them to work in the U.S.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions.

The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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