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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:
Operational Applications Manager
In this role you will lead the execution of global IS projects in Robotics using either internal and/or 3rd party resources and ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with business needs, company procedures, project objectives, applicable quality standards, safety requirements, cost and scheduling targets. We are entering a period of many interesting projects when we transfer into a single company with ownership by the Softbank group. Be part of our journey.
Main responsibilities:
- Defines project scope, budget, resources, schedule, work allocation, and risk management plans in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Analyzes and manages financial data, including project budgets, reports to SteCo, and monitors changes in IS or business strategy that may impact the project portfolio.
- Leads the project team, assigning tasks, motivating resources, overseeing vendor-delivered work, and ensuring completion of milestones and objectives.
- Serves as the key contact and escalation point for stakeholders, managing expectations, relationships, and timely communication to secure understanding and support.
- Organizes, monitors, and controls project activities to ensure achievement of stage-gates, efficient resource utilization, and adherence to ABB methodologies and internal directives.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, or a related field.
- At least 8 years hands on experience of IS Project Management delivering complex projects on global scale.
- PMP or Prince 2, Agile ITIL Scrum Master Certification.
- Strong documentation, communication, facilitation and consensus building skills
- Motivated self-starter, with a keen interest in developing and implementing the best practice, creative solutions to the business.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
What’s in it for you?
At Robotics, you’ll be part of a global leader in automation and innovation. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas and leadership make a real impact. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, visionary teams, and have the opportunity to shape the future of robotics on a global scale.
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.
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