Project Planning & Control Specialist

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
The Project Scheduling Specialist will manage project schedules, conduct risk analysis, maintain timelines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
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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In this role, the Project Scheduler takes ownership in collaborating with project teams and suppliers to develop and manage project schedules effectively. This role involves leading scheduling efforts across all project phases, performing risk analysis, identifying critical paths, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time. The ideal candidate will utilize their expertise to address challenges, maintain and analyze actual and forecasted schedules, and monitor, report, and manage any deviations from the planned timeline, aligning with both short-term and long-term business goals. In addition to schedule management, the Scheduler will support the Project Manager by overseeing all communications with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers on project status and timelines, ensure cohesive project execution and foster strong relationships.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid based out of Houston, TX. #LI-Hybrid

Your role and responsibilities: 

  • Develop and consult on the initial project schedule by incorporating key milestones and tasks from various phases such as proposal, execution, manufacturing, delivery, and close-out including enhancing schedule to interface to supplier and customer’s need dates (inclusive but not limited to of LD’s, drop dates, ship dates, and invoicing).

  • Lead scheduling activities with internal and external suppliers as the main point of contact, ensuring effective communication and information sharing among the project team and stakeholders. Engage with vendors to validate timelines and challenge assumptions, promoting transparency and supporting the development of reliable schedules.

  • Issue regular schedule reports and program updates, as well as upon request, while establishing project baselines and providing analytics to monitor progress against key targets. Recommend actions to ensure deadlines are met and keep stakeholders informed.

  • Actively participate in project reviews to assess progress and address any issues that arise. Coordinate with procurement to ensure material is ordered on time to meet schedule commitments.

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:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of project planning, engineering, manufacturing or other operational customer facing role

  • Strong, creative, analytical and organizational skills

  • Proficient with planning tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar software and proven capability in working in a technical environment

  • Qualities of proven relationship building capabilities, and communication skills; Proven soft skills with problem solving aptitude

  • Strong fluent written and spoken English language skills. Spanish is an asset

  • Ability and willingness to travel, as required (25-35% expected)

  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

What's in it for you  

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger 

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. 

 

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 

 

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.  

 

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.  

 

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees 

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] 

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more 

 

Health, Life & Disability 

  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.   

  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus 

  • Vision benefit 

  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) 

  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay) 

  • Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums 

  • Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid 

  • Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay. 

  • Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance 

  • Paid Parental Leave 

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption 

  • Employee discount program 

 

Retirement 

  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions   

  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)  

 

Time off  

ABB provides 11 paid holidaysSalaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. 

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

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of project planning, engineering, manufacturing or other operational customer facing role
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Proficient with MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar software
  • Fluent written and spoken English; Spanish is an asset
  • Ability and willingness to travel (25-35% expected)

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
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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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