Project Manager – Traction Division

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ABB Traction Division is a recognized leader in onboard propulsion technologies that drive innovation in rail, bus, and industrial vehicle electrification. A comprehensive range of high-performance and full lifecycle managed propulsion, auxiliary and energy storage solutions help improve energy efficiency and contribute to making transportation more sustainable.

Position Overview

Reports to: Senior Project Management Manager, Traction

Location: Mechanicsville, VA USA

Work Model: Hybrid

About the Role

The Project Manager for the Traction Division will support the execution of large and moderately complex projects. Your main tasks will include compliance with ABB policies, contractual agreements, and managing all aspects related to operations of the local manufacturing unit including the full scope of Production, Procurement, Quality & Operational Excellence and Logistics. Reporting to Local Division Manager, this position will be based in Mechanicsville, VA USA.

Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leads the project team, establishes the project execution approach, and oversees project hand-over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Acts as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Defines and applies project scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks proactively to avoid possible future schedule deviations with On Time Delivery (OTD) impact.
• Plans and tracks all project activities, establishes scheduling risks and opportunities to deliver projects on time according to commitments to the customer and ABB.
• Manages relationships with stakeholders in their own area of responsibility and ensures alignment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, with additional qualifications in Business Administration being advantageous.
• 8+ years of experience in managing large scale industrial/electronics manufacturing and customer installation projects.
• Current PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Process-oriented mindset while remaining flexible in seeking innovative solutions that meet customer and business requirements.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently. Prioritize effectively.
• Previous experience working within production set up and delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large scale Traction/Rail projects highly preferred.

Why ABB

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