Project Manager - Robotics and Automation

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Auburn Hills, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Leads medium-size robotics and automation projects from execution through closeout. Responsibilities include managing project teams and resources, overseeing schedules, financials, risks, deliverables, customer acceptance, and contract completion. The role requires experience leading technically complex automation and systems integration projects, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, project planning software, and SAP. The position is hybrid in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and requires permanent U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
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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 - US Service Robotics


 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-size projects. Each day, you will ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the project team members to achieve project requirements, deliver contracted deliverables, and meet the committed project result.


The work model for the role is hybrid. This role is contributing to the ABB Robotics, Service Robotics business line in Auburn Hills, MI.


Your Role and Responsibilities:

  • Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach, and overseeing planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
  • Monitoring and controlling project progress, efficient resource utilization, and project financials.
  • Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, managing project risk, and ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued.
  • Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and acknowledgment by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.


 

Qualifications for the Role:

  • Bachelors in Business or Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Project Management, leading technical complex projects; working as Project Lead with Automation and Integration of systems is required.
  • Highly adept in Microsoft Office, Project Planning software, SAP, etc.
  • Prior industry experience in the Health, Life Science, Pharmaceutical, and Food market highly preferred.
  • You are passionate about Leadership, Communication, Organization, and Collaboration.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Applicants must possess work authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.


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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of project management experience leading technically complex projects
  • Experience as a Project Lead for automation and systems integration
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project planning software, and SAP
  • Prior experience in health, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or food industries
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and collaboration skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Permanent U.S. work authorization without current or future sponsorship

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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