ABB
Senior Project Manager
ABBNetherlands3 days ago
Full-timeProject Management, Production
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Engineering Manager


About The Department And Team

At ABB Marine & Ports, you work on advanced electrical installations in the maritime sector. Our technologies in energy, drives, and automation have met the high demands of marine and offshore applications for decades.

Within this department, as a Senior Project Manager, you lead an international project team. Together, you work on complex, multidisciplinary projects such as shore-to-ship systems, integrating both ship and shore installations. These projects are carried out using ABB’s own product lines and are always connected to the maritime world.


Your Role And Responsibilities

You are ultimately responsible for the successful execution of multidisciplinary projects within port energy supply. You lead the project team, monitor progress, and act as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

What will you do?

  • Lead a multidisciplinary project team.
  • Stakeholder management: maintain contact with clients, suppliers, and internal departments.
  • Coordinate operational activities within the project.
  • Ensure safety and compliance during execution.
  • Select and contract suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Manage documentation and technical specifications.
  • Maintain and develop long-term client relationships.
  • Monitor project planning and budget.
  • Perform risk analysis and support cost calculations during the sales phase.
  • Report progress, risks, and results to management.

Your Profile

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong technical background and proven leadership skills. You also bring:

  • Higher education (Bachelor’s/Master’s level).
  • At least 8 years of experience with complex projects.
  • Familiarity with methodologies such as Prince2, IPMA, or PMI, and strong in risk and progress management.
  • Ability to connect interests, communicate clearly, and navigate politically sensitive environments.
  • Experience leading (international) teams, motivating colleagues, and encouraging development.
  • Strategic thinking in complex situations.
  • Awareness of societal and administrative context.
  • Goal-oriented, flexible, and stress-resistant.
  • Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
  • Strong communication skills and a true team player, even in international settings.


What ABB Offers You

  • A challenging role within an international technology company.
  • Opportunities for personal development through education and training.
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Company car, laptop, and phone.
  • Good pension scheme and travel expense reimbursement.
  • Thirteenth month and contribution to sports membership.
  • Fresh fruit daily at the office.
  • Participation in ABB’s share program.

Interested in this vacancy?

Don’t wait—apply now! Register your CV and apply online via www.abb.nl by clicking on ‘Working at ABB’.

For questions, please contact Jacqueline Pereboom, Talent Partner, at 010 - 407 82 14 or [email protected].


More About Us
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’. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.