Project Manager

• Automation (Process Industry & Hydropower)

About ABB

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.

ABB's Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world's largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner. We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition.

Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Your Role

Own the Challenge. As a Project Manager in the field of automation, you take on full responsibility for complex projects in the process industry (oil & gas, chemicals) as well as in hydropower. With your technical expertise and project management experience, you guide projects from the proposal phase through to successful completion – both technically and commercially. You not only ensure smooth execution but also build long-term customer relationships and play a key role in further developing our business.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete automation projects from proposal preparation through project execution to final handover to the customer, covering all phases of the project lifecycle
• Technical and commercial responsibility including resource planning, schedule and cost control, as well as risk and change management throughout the project
• Selection and coordination of internal and external partners and close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Controlling
• Regular reporting to management on project status, opportunities, and risks
• Organization of on-site installations and commissioning
• Support during customer acceptance
• Identification of project opportunities including initiation of follow-up projects with customers

What It Takes to Run What Runs the World

Required Qualifications

• Completed technical education (HTL, University of Applied Sciences, Technical University), ideally in electrical/power engineering or automation
• Several years of experience in technical projects (plant engineering, automation, engineering)
• Solid commercial knowledge and confident use of MS Office
• SAP experience is an advantage
• Excellent German and good English skills
• Class B driving license
• Confident demeanor, strong communication skills, and enjoyment of teamwork
• Structured, independent working style, cost awareness, and willingness to travel (~20% within Austria)

Why Join Our Company?

• Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life
• Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy
• Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances
• Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance
• Inclusive Culture – A dynamic, international work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation

Compensation

In accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry in Austria, the minimum salary for this position is €57,000 gross per year as of May 2025. There is a clear willingness to offer compensation above the collectively agreed minimum salary, depending on qualifications and experience.

Our Values

We value people from different backgrounds. 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 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 help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB.

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