USABB ABB Inc. · Houston, TX

Project Manager at USABB ABB Inc. — Houston, TX

Full-timeHouston, TXPosted 2026-06-22Apply on Workday

Full job description

This position reports to:

OGC Operations Manager & PMO

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ABB’s 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.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will Lead the execution of medium-size projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, relevant cyber security regulations and standards, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitments.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid.

This role is contributing to the AUEN group in the US. Main stakeholders are Project Operations, Engineering, and Sales.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Leads the project team, establishes the project execution approach, and oversees project hand-over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources in order to accomplish all project goals.
  • Active involvement in continuous improvement and simplification.
  • Supports improving guidelines, tools, and templates, and supports local Sales and Tendering through early involvement in tenders.
  • Monitors and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering in Electrical, Automation, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Automation industry executing and / or managing complex Automation and / or Electrical projects.
  • You are highly skilled in and you enjoy working with highly technical projects in the Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power and water industries.
  • Possess an enhanced knowledge of / Highly adept in leading a diverse group of technical leads, including remote resources.
  • Proven ability to drive continuous improvement across processes, tools, and operational guidelines to enhance efficiency and performance.
  • PMP certification and SAP experience preferred.

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.

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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)

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