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This position reports to:
Head of Project Management__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium to large size and complex E-House, Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind projects with international clients. You will ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB’s policy, framework, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid, Onsite #LI-Onsite
This role is contributing to the Offshore Solutions Business within the Automation Energy Industries Division and is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach, and overseeing project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
Providing leadership and active involvement in continuous improvement and simplification.
Supporting local Sales and Tendering through early involvement in tenders.
Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and acknowledgment by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.
Defining, jointly with Project Controller, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans according to ABB management Framework.
Our team dynamics
You will join a cohesive, experienced and results-driven team where you will be able to thrive
Qualifications for the role
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10+ years of proven project management experience in complex industrial projects.
Demonstrated expertise in planning, scheduling, and delivery of large-scale E-House, Electrification, and Automation projects within Oil & Gas, Offshore, FPSO, and Renewable Energy sectors.
Advanced proficiency across multiple functions including Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Project Controls with strong technical understanding.
Exceptional leadership capabilities with proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage diverse, multicultural teams in dynamic international environments.
Demostrated ability in stakeholder management and communication skills with fluency in English and strong presentation capabilities.
In-depth knowledge of ABB Project Management Framework, quality standards, health, safety & environment (HSE) compliance, and financial management protocols.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex technical, logistical, and interpersonal challenges professionally.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and fostering an inclusive, safety-driven workplace culture.
What's in it for you?
Drive meaningful change in global energy operations. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic, high-impact projects within a purpose-driven organization dedicated to customer success, supported by an inclusive and safety-driven workplace culture.
Benefits
We also offer our employees the following benefits:
Attractive remuneration along with incentives based on performance
Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
Learning, development programs
hybrid/flexible work practices
Inclusive and safety-driven work culture
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of project management experience in complex industrial projects
- Experience planning, scheduling, and delivering large-scale E-House, Electrification, and Automation projects
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Offshore, FPSO, and Renewable Energy sectors
- Advanced knowledge of Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Project Controls
- Strong technical understanding
- Leadership experience managing diverse, multicultural international teams
- Stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Strong presentation capabilities
- Knowledge of ABB Project Management Framework, quality standards, HSE compliance, and financial management protocols
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and inclusive workplace culture
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
