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ABB

R&D Project Manager

ABB, Mebane, North Carolina, United States, 27302

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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: R&D Leader – Grid Components

The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Mebane, NC

Accountabilities

Overseeing all phases of Outdoor power grid components project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.

Managing project financials, including budget tracking, cost control, and forecasting to ensure profitability and fiscal responsibility.

Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, identifying key milestones and ensuring adherence to timelines.

Leading cross‑functional teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure high‑performance outcomes.

Implementing risk management strategies to mitigate issues impacting project quality, cost, or timeline.

Driving successful execution of complex, large‑scale projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction.

Tracking project progress, generating regular reports, and communicating key updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

University degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering.

PMP certification is a plus.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the power/energy engineering industry, with at least 5 years in project management roles.

20% travel expected.

Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Why ABB? We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

What’s In It For You 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.

Benefit Summary [excludes ABB E‑mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

Vision benefit

Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy‑up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)

Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

Employee discount program

Retirement

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time Off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays.

Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $98,700 and $157,920 annually and is eligible for a short‑term incentive plan/annual bonus.

Abb is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affordable Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Project Management and Information Technology

Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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