Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

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, 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.

Head of Project Management Office

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As Project Manager, you'll be at the heart of delivering projects that make a real impact for ABB's Energy Industries customers. From planning and execution through to successful completion, you'll bring together people, resources, and processes to keep projects on track, on budget, and aligned with customer expectations. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll help drive project success while developing your leadership capabilities and project management expertise.

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.

We want you to bring your full self to work: your ideas, your energy, and your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your career path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work 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.

• Lead the project team assigned to your projects, setting clear objectives, coordinating activities, and supporting team members to successfully achieve project milestones.
• Develop and maintain key project documentation, including scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with ABB processes, standards, and best practices, while effectively monitoring progress, performance, and resource utilisation.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, cost control, expenses, and cash flow.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation plans and driving actions to achieve positive project outcomes.
• Capture and share lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle and ensure projects are formally closed in accordance with contractual and business requirements.
• Support the application of contract and claims management processes in line with ABB policies and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to procure the services, materials, and equipment required to support project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Supply Chain Management on supplier performance, negotiations, claims, and project changes.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring expectations are managed throughout project delivery.

Work model:
Hybrid from our Daresbury or St Neots locations {}

• Previous project management experience.
• Proven track record of managing project scope, costs, schedules, and vendors/subcontractors.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Engineering degree, technical degree, or project management qualification.
• Passion for developing a career in project management and expanding leadership capability.
• Willingness to travel and engage face-to-face with customers.

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget…