Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Establish project planning strategies that encompass all necessary activities for successful project management.

• Choose suitable delivery methodologies such as waterfall, agile, or hybrid approaches.

• Engage stakeholders to align on project scope and develop project schedules.

• Define budgets, resources, timelines, and work distribution in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects within the agreed-upon time, scope, cost, and quality parameters.

• Prioritize tasks and maintain project plans and charters effectively.

• Keep stakeholders updated on project progress consistently.

• Develop documentation for scope, acceptance criteria, financial aspects, schedules, and risk management plans.

• Guide projects through various phases and stage-gate processes.

• Ensure that activities comply with company policies, program standards, IS procedures, quality benchmarks, and safety guidelines.

• Identify, mitigate, and monitor risks, issues, and key decisions.

• Discover opportunities and manage contingencies effectively.

• Track progress, costs, and resources while addressing variances promptly.

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for stakeholders and an escalation resource.

• Manage expectations and maintain project alignment as strategies evolve.

• Prepare and facilitate project and budget approvals.

• Define governance structures and support committees.

• Report performance against plans and business outcomes.

• Focus on delivering business value through successful implementation.

• Ensure seamless project handover and document lessons learned.

• Adhere to established methodologies, ABB directives, and program management standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of project management experience, preferably in transformation or change initiatives.

• Experience in cross-functional environments involving numerous stakeholders.

• Proven history of aligning projects with program goals and achieving measurable business results.

• Strong capabilities in project planning and execution.

• Experience in managing resources and budgets effectively.

• Proven skills in managing risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Clear communication skills with stakeholders and governance forums.

• Ability to foster alignment across multiple projects and teams.

• Capability to assist business areas in embracing change.

• Recognized certifications, including PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, Agile/Scrum certifications such as CSM or SAFe, or ABB Program PM Certification under the IS Function Standard for IS Project Manager Certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• A global and collaborative work environment.

• Opportunities for growth and learning.

• An inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.