Data Center COE Project Manager

ABB helps industries run leaner and cleaner through its electrification and service solutions. The Data Center COE Project Manager leads end-to-end start-up, commissioning, and aftermarket service projects involving paralleling switchgear and protection and control systems across the U.S. The role manages project teams, resources, risks, suppliers, contract compliance, and customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the project team by establishing execution approach and overseeing project hand-over, planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources and accomplishing project goals
• Managing the development of project planning documents
• Monitoring projects to ensure best practices in cost control, resource efficiency and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Analyzing and addressing project risks, and regularly disseminating lessons learned
• Working with other functions to coordinate contract negotiations and claims with customers
• Managing external suppliers to ensure availability of equipment, systems, material and services
• Serve as an escalation point for project issues
• Achieving project deliverables and compliance with contract requirements
• Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering highly preferred. Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of
• 3+ years of experience in the electrical industry working as a subject matter expert or project manager with paralleling switchgear, protection and control systems, electrical energy management systems, or electrical field services in the data center or power generation/distribution market
• Demonstrated experience in management of project scope, cost, schedules and vendors/subcontractors
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Ability to travel as necessary up to 20% of the time to support project kickoff and execution or as necessary to support successful execution of assigned projects
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering highly preferred
• Knowledge of IEC61850, GE Zenith, ABB Protection and Control offerings (ZEE600, SSC600, PCM600 and associated relay hardware), Woodward Governor Controls, and/or Envisage energy management solutions are a plus
• PMP Certification is a plus