Project Management Lead DACH (f/m/d)

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 role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.  By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Operations Manager

 

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the local management of all project execution activities in the area of responsibility. Each day, you will ensure operations are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by coordinating and overseeing team development and standardized process development to continually improve the effectiveness of Project Execution teams.

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

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading, developing, and managing an international DACH Project Management Office (PMO) team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture

• Standardizing and optimizing project management processes, governance frameworks, operational solutions, and the overall project organization across the region

• Contributing to the development and execution of the Operations Strategy while driving strategic transformation initiatives across the organization

• Providing operational leadership for the project portfolio, ensuring effective governance, resource management, and successful project delivery

• Managing project escalations and coordinating local and global stakeholders and interfaces to enable effective decision-making, risk mitigation, and business outcomes

Qualifications for the role:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

• PMP certification is considered a strong advantage

• Several years of leadership experience in Project Management, PMO, Project Operations, or a comparable management function

• Proven experience in leading international and cross-functional teams in a complex business environment

• Strong expertise in project governance, process optimization, stakeholder management, and organizational transformation

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