Project Manager, Operations Manager, Robotics

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy; growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next‑generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics working alongside world‑class experts in a fast‑moving, innovation‑driven environment.

Senior Project Manager

In this exciting role as a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium and large‑size robotic projects. 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 safely and efficiently achieve project requirements, deliver contracted deliverables, and meet the committed project outcome.

The work model for the role is a mixture of office, onsite and hybrid working around project schedules.

This role is contributing to the Robotics Department in the UK and Ireland.

You will join a high‑performing team, where you will be able to thrive and grow whilst delivering some of the most technologically advanced robotic systems on the market throughout the UK and Ireland. Based at the state‑of‑the‑art ABB head office in Milton Keynes you will have the opportunity to work across all areas of the UK to deliver high‑grade industrial and collaborative robotic systems to end customers.

We want you to bring your full self to work – your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach, and overseeing planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress, efficient resource utilization, and project financials.
• Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, managing project risk, and ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close‑out, and acknowledgment by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.

• You are engaged and skilled in working with medium and large scale projects within the industrial sector.
• Ability to demonstrate your experience with 3 years of experience in project management including examples.
• Possess a knowledge of SAP, Office, and planning software.
• You are passionate about working with a team to achieve business targets and results.
• Have a demonstrated track record in project management. Desirable to have a formal qualification (PMI/PRINCE2 based) to support.
• You will have management experience and are at ease communicating to your teams in person and fostering a safe and collaborative work environment.
• You hold a current UK work visa.
• UK driving license.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Achievable bonus structure
• High scope for personal and professional development
• Flexible working patterns around project schedules
• Company car

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