Project Manager

Title: Project Manager

Location: Remote, North Carolina, United States of America

Full time

At ABB, 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.

This position reports to:

Senior Project Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead all on-site activities of medium to large projects. Each day, you will ensure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the site team, defining main guidelines, and allocating tasks.

The work model for the role is: remote #LI-remote

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in North America. 

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Overseeing all phases of project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Managing project financials, including budget tracking, cost control, and forecasting to ensure profitability and fiscal responsibility.

• Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, identifying key milestones and ensuring adherence to timelines.

• Leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure high-performance outcomes.

• Implementing risk management strategies to mitigate issues impacting project quality, cost, or timeline.

• Driving the successful execution of complex, large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction.

• Tracking project progress, generating regular reports, and communicating key updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering with 8+ years’ experience with a minimum of 5 in Project Management, or Associates Degree in Technology with 10 plus years experience with a minimum of 5 plus years in Project Management.

• PMP certification is a plus.

• 20% travel expected.

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Why ABB?  

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, every day. 

Health, Life & Disability 

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.   

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus 

• Vision benefit 

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) 

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay) 

• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums 

• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid 

• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay. 

• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance 

• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption 

• Employee discount program 

Retirement 

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions   

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)  

Time off 

ABB provides 11 paid holidays.  Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. 

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.