Project Manager

• Electrification Distribution Solutions

About ABB

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Position Overview

Reports to: Project Operations Manager

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: ABB Longmeadow in Johannesburg

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions Business Area and offers the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-size projects.

About the Role

In this role, you will ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will showcase your expertise by leading the project team members to achieve project requirements, deliver contracted deliverables, and meet the committed project result.

Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• 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

Qualifications

• National Diploma/ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Project Management experience in the Electrical Engineering field – minimum 3 years
• Strong communication skills and an excellent command of English language
• Professional Project Management Certification from PMI (desirable)
• Experience using MS Projects (essential)
• Must have own vehicle/transport and valid driver license
• Must have a valid passport

What's in It for You

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 work creates impact you can see and feel, everyday.

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Equal Opportunities

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company's Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.

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