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 Position reports to:
Project Manager
Your Role: Own the Challenge
As a Project Manager in the field of automation, you will be responsible for managing projects in the process industry (oil & gas and chemical sectors) as well as in the area of hydropower plants. With strong technical expertise and ideally several years of project experience, you ensure the successful implementation of both technical and commercial requirements. In doing so, you are able to build long-term customer relationships while sustainably increasing project revenue and profitability.
Management of automation projects, including technical and commercial risk assessment based on calculations and technical drawings. You analyze requirement specifications, assess feasibility, and structure projects from the proposal phase through to execution and final review.
Selection of suitable internal and external suppliers, and close collaboration with Sales, Customers, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Project Management leadership to ensure smooth project execution.
Independent control of schedules and budgets throughout the entire project lifecycle. You regularly report to management on risks or major deviations and provide comprehensive project reporting as part of project reviews.
Organization and supervision of installations and commissioning at project sites, as well as coordination of internal and external customer acceptances. By actively identifying customer potential and follow-up projects on-site, you contribute to long-term customer retention and business development.
What it takes to Run what runs the world
Completed education in Electrical Engineering (HTL, University of Applied Sciences, or Technical University), preferably with a focus on Power Engineering or Automation Technology
Experience in electrical plant engineering as well as in the design and implementation of projects
Solid commercial knowledge, excellent MS Office skills, and ideally experience with SAP
Fluent in German and proficient in English
Category B driving license
Strong communication and presentation skills, flexibility, and initiative
You are used to working in a team, place great importance on cost-conscious thinking and acting, and are open to travel as part of your role
Why join our company?
Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.
Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.
Inclusive Culture – A dynamic, international work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
In accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry in Austria, the minimum salary for this position is € 3.400 gross per month as of May 2025. There is a clear willingness to offer compensation above the collectively agreed minimum salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
More about us:
ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.
We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.
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.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit careers.abb to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
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.
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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
