Program Manager in the area of digital product development

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
The Power Grids division is the world's leading supplier of power and automation products, systems and service solutions for the entire value chain from power generation to the transmission and distribution of electricity. The offer spans transformers, high voltage products, systems for power transmission and solutions and automation for integration and interconnecting power grids – to enable a stronger, smarter and greener grid.
ABB is a pioneer and the recognized market leader in the FACTS (flexible alternating current transmission systems) field. The unit is building its future Engineering environment through, a program in the area of digital product development for Grid & Power Quality Solutions, GPQS based on PLM and a set of engineering tools.
Your responsibilities
You will be the technical project manager for the Model Based Enterprise Program (MBE), coaching an international team of approximately 10 people based in Västerås and Chennai.
Responsible for introducing digital product development tools and processes throughout GPQS
Creating and managing short- and long-term goals as well as reporting to stakeholders
Managing dependencies between different authoring tools
Ensuring customer value in the planned deliverables to the organization
Ensuring transparency of requirements, risks and changes and continuously report status stakeholders
Ensuring projects follow the set agile execution methodology, follow up on costs, schedule and performance
Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background
You hold minimum a Bachelor degree in engineering or IT
You have previous experience working as a technical project manager or project manager, certified PMP, Prince or APICS will be considered as an advantage. Your background can be from the IT sector, automotive, aviation or rail. 
If you have experience working with complex plants, it will be considered as an advantage.
Deep knowledge in PLM, BIM and engineering tools
Readiness to travel up to 30% of the time
Understanding of engineering processes and the connection to a PLM environment
Previous experience in leading strategic international projects with globally located stakeholders.
You are fluent in English, both speaking and writing
For this role it`s important that you have strong change management skills and have a proven track record of leading a team towards a common goal. 

More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
Recruiting Manager, Tommy Ekstrand, +46 706-08 57 38 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson +46 21-32 08 21, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark +46 21-32 81 42, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 48. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Angelica From +46 722-06 55 88.
This position is located in Sweden, Västerås.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 11th of March! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Job ID SE73579481