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This position reports to:
Project Operations Manager__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the growth of our Motion Service hydropower business in Italy. The role will focus on managing projects related to hydropower systems, revamping of electrical equipment, and performance improvement activities on existing alternators and turbines.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly technical environment, collaborating closely with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to ensure high‑quality service delivery and successful project execution.
Each day, you will ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Motion Service Division in Vittuone (Milan)
You will be mainly accountable for:
Leading and coordinating the entire project lifecycle (end‑to‑end).
Managing customer relationships
Preparing and maintaining project schedules using MS Project, including Gantt charts and progress reports.
Monitoring project progress, resource allocation, costs, and overall project financials.
Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities.
Ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
Overseeing on‑site activities when required, including travel to customer sites and hydropower plants.
Ensuring formal project acceptance and contract close‑out in accordance with customer requirements and service standards.
Qualifications for the role
Understanding of the hydropower industry, including alternators, turbines, and related electrical equipment.
Proven experience in Project Management, ideally within industrial services, electromechanical systems, or hydropower.
Experience working directly with customers and managing contractual aspects.
Strong command of project planning tools, particularly Microsoft Project.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Willingness to work on‑site when needed (travel to plants, commissioning activities, supervision at customer locations).
Good communication, stakeholder management, problem‑solving, planning, and prioritization.
Professional working knowledge of English
Degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or a similar technical field.
Benefits
We also offer our employees the following benefits:
Competitive compensation: Attractive salary packages and performance bonuses.
Corporate welfare: Access to a wide range of services and personal well-being support.
Career development: Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms
Flexibility and work-life balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration.
Employee Support: free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families.
Parental Leave: at least 12 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, promoting DEI values.
Meal allowance: Access to canteen is provided to support daily lunch expenses.
More about us
ABB Motion Service Division serves customers worldwide by maximizing uptime, extending product life cycle and enhancing the performance and energy efficiency of their electrical motion solutions. The Division is leading the way in digitalization by securely connecting motors and drives, increasing operational uptime and improving efficiency. The services offered make the difference for our customers and partners every day by helping keep their operations running profitably, safely and reliably.
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.
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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
