Senior Project Manager

ABB
Houston, TX
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.

This Position reports to:
Growth Segments Business Manager

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-size and/or complex to large projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards, contractual agreements, quality standards, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitments.

You will also support (when required) the local management in overseeing team development and process improvement to continually increase the effectiveness of project execution, especially in smaller units, and take accountability (when required) for a portfolio of projects.

The work model for the role is hybrid #LI-hybrid

This role is contributing to the Process Automation, Energy Industries division in Houston, TX.

Core Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Managing the development of project planning documents
  • Monitoring projects to ensure best practices in cost control, resource efficiency and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
  • Analyzing and addressing project risks, and regularly disseminating lessons learned
  • Working with other functions to coordinate contract negotiations and claims with customers
  • Achieving project deliverables and compliance with contract requirements
  • Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders
  • Provides performance feedback for the resources allocated to projects.

Qualifications for the role:

  • 12 years of professional experience preferred, but not required
  • MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline, and relevant industry experience
  • Strong Project Management background and skills
  • Electrical background strongly preferred
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Strong drive for world-class quality
  • Ability to independently work
  • Authorization to work in the United States

More about us:

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.

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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Posted 2025-12-21

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