Project Operations Manager

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Business Manager - Portfolio

Your role and responsibilities

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’.

As a Project Operations Manager in Low Voltage Systems, you'll be essential in ensuring our strategic projects run smoothly.

Your main responsibilities will include making sure our projects follow company procedures, meet contract specifications, maintain quality standards, and comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements. Additionally, you'll coordinate and oversee team development, continually enhancing our project execution team's effectiveness.

This role highlights the importance of strong interpersonal skills, effective leadership, operational skills, and the ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in both local and global settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct customer-specific engineered projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Inspire and guide the PMO team to encourage a culture of courage, curiosity, collaboration, and creativity.
• Build and maintain solid relationships with key stakeholders, both inside and outside the company.
• Ensure contracts and claims are managed according to our policies and agreements.
• Track and report on project performance, ensuring we meet KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement best practices for the PMO team to improve project workflows, resource allocation, and risk management.
  
  
  

Qualifications For The Role

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Minimum B. Sc. degree in a relevant field.
• Background in electrical engineering.
• Effective leadership abilities.
• Fluency in Norwegian and business-level English.
• We look forward to welcoming a new team member who is focused on bringing value and contributing to our growth!
  
  

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

If you have questions about the role, please contact our Local Product Group Manager - Ronald van Leeuwen, +47 402 85 214.

The position will be located in Skien. Publication end-date is 27.03.25.

At ABB, you’re not just taking a job — you’re gaining an opportunity to grow. We place great emphasis on personal and career development, offering an inclusive and flexible work environment where you can thrive. We believe that diversity is key to creating innovative solutions!

With us, you will get:

• The opportunity to work in an international company with engaging projects.
• Focus on your personal development and career opportunities.
• A collaborative work environment with an emphasis on collaboration and diversity.
• Competitive salary, along with comprehensive insurance and pension plans.
• Access to on-site fitness facilities, corporate sports activities and company cabins.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  
  

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.