Project Manager

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Lead execution of medium-to-complex electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with policies, contracts, quality, HSE, budget and schedule. Manage project teams to deliver contracted deliverables and meet targets.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Project Operations Manager

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Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

 

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: onsite

 

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in ABB Longmeadow in Johannesburg .

 

You will be mainly accountable for:

Leading the execution of complex projects and ensuring that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety and environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments.

 

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

  • Btech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and Project management qualification.
  • Project Management experience in the Electrical Engineering field – minimum 8 years.
  • Strong communication skills and an excellent command of English language
  • Professional Project Management Certification from PMI, desirable.
  • Experience using MS Projects essential
  • Must have own vehicle/transport and valid driver license

More about us (Mandatory)

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, everyday.  

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.

Skills Required

  • BTech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Project management qualification
  • Minimum 8 years project management experience in the Electrical Engineering field
  • Strong communication skills and excellent command of English
  • Experience using MS Projects
  • Professional Project Management Certification from PMI
  • Own vehicle/transport and valid driver license

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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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

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

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