Project Manager, Grid & Power Quality Solutions

Join ABB Power Grids and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
Are you ready to put your experience to use as Project Manager at ABB Grid & Power Quality Solutions? Would you like to play a major role and have impact on the organization’s reputation, objectives and future business? In this role, you’ll be in charge of the management of system delivery projects, including technical and commercial responsibilities. We are looking for a Project Manager to join ABB Grid & Power Quality Solutions a team within the Power Grids division, where we are operating a global business out of our office in Västerås, Sweden.
Your responsibilities
You will hold the overall responsibilities for the management of assigned large multimillion-dollar projects.
You will answer for are large-scale projects, which means that there is a high degree of risk management involved in your work.
You will manage, both strategically and operationally, the appropriate use of technical and human resources.
It is important that the Project Manager can take the initiative and apply both creativity and perseverance to negotiate and implement the necessary actions.
As a front figure on our markets all over the world you are expected to have a keen interest in finding out and sharing your knowledge about new development, market trends, competitors’ products and risk management.
Living ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
As Project Manager, you are likely to have some years’ experience of managing system delivery projects or construction projects.
You hold a Master or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or have equivalent work experience.
An ABB Project Management Certification or a PMP certification is an advantage.
Your experience has provided you with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
You also need to be highly experienced in risk management.
You are a sharp negotiator, with an excellent ability to resolve issues, lead teams and work constructively with customer relations.
You get your messages across in a coherent and clear way and lead your projects with great confidence – and you have the character to stand straight in good times and bad times alike.
You are able to stay calm even if unforeseen events threaten to disrupt your projects.
Your achievements are built upon a solid sense for business and commercial issues.
Fluency in Swedish and English is required, and additional language would be considered added value.

More about us
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 Peder Pedersén +4621-32 44 16, 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 or Ingrid Rinaldo +4621-32 81 42, Ledarna, Lenny Larsson +46 21-32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Helena Stefansdottir +46 768-30 97 48.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome to apply at abb.com/careers and search for job ID SE68780079. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until 8th of June, so don’t delay – apply today!