Project Planning & Control Specialist

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:

Business Manager - Commercial and Operations

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What we believe in

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead planning, scheduling, and cost control efforts for all project phases of individual delivery for small to medium size projects. Each day, you will maintain and analyze actual and forecasted schedules, costs, revenues, cash in/out, as well as risks and opportunities. You will also showcase your expertise by monitoring, reporting, and managing deviations proactively.

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

This role is contributing to the Process Automation Process Industries in Merida, Yucatán.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Supervising project execution and performance with well-maintained schedule, cost, cash and risk planning of the individual project.

• Analyzing project requirements and checking that all essential work activities have been identified in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules.

• Monitoring project progress and regularly analyzing project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed to the plan.

• Ensuring that the individual projects are closed as per contracts entered with customers.

• Implement solutions improvements from audits

Qualifications for the role

• You have 3+ years of professional experience in a similar position

• Experience working with Scheduling tools (like Primavera, Planisware, or MS Project)

• Fluent English. Able to communicate in French is a plus

• Financial project knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

• SAP management

• PMI certified is a plus

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Flex days

• Employee Assistance Program (PAE)

• Development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manager Mentor and English Learning EF English Live School (EF)

• Paid parental leave

• Life insurance

• Retirement plan

• Health insurance

• Wellbeing program

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.