Global Project Manager – Customer Projects at ABB

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Execution, Global Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Order Handover, Risk Mitigation, Issue Resolution, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Schedule Management, Documentation Management, Customer Advocacy, Operational Constraints Balancing, Attention to Detail, Communication Across Cultures, Spanish Proficiency, PMP Certification

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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: Head of Global Customer Large Projects __ The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to MONM, NEMA Low Voltage Motors globally. Main stakeholders include regional sales teams, North American factories, operations, and key strategic customers. Your role and responsibilities: In this role, you will lead the execution of large, complex, customer-facing global projects, coordinating across global sales offices, factories, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of customer requirements. You will own projects from order handover through final execution, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on daily management to keep all stakeholders aligned and commitments on track. Making it easy for customers to work with ABB and execute complex projects efficiently. 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. You will be mainly accountable for: Lead end‑to‑end execution of complex global customer projects, managing schedules, orders, documentation, communication, and issue resolution with consistency and transparency. Coordinate across international factories and cross‑functional teams to align production capabilities, timelines, and technical requirements with customer needs and expectations. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively, ensuring clear, structured, and timely communication with both customers and internal stakeholders. Demonstrate strong ownership and drive, maintaining project momentum, resolving obstacles, and escalating appropriately to ensure successful delivery. Qualifications for the role: Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 8 years experience leading complex, customer-facing projects across multiple sites or stakeholders, with demonstrated end‑to‑end ownership. Proficient in structured project management and coordination within industrial or manufacturing environments, including order tracking and cross-functional collaboration. Work experience in Industrial Electric Motors. Ability to balance customer advocacy with operational constraints, driving solutions that align factory capabilities with customer commitments. Highly organized and self-directed, capable of managing multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong attention to detail including building and development of the program. Strong communication skills across regions and cultures, Spanish proficiency and PMP Certification - strongly preferred. Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. More about us: ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering. What's in it for you 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, every day. 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees 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 Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks 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 holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. #ABBCareers #RunwithABB #Runwhatrunstheworld 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the end-to-end execution of complex, large, customer-facing global projects, ensuring successful delivery by coordinating across global sales offices, factories, and cross-functional teams. Key accountabilities include managing schedules, orders, documentation, communication, and issue resolution with consistency and transparency.