Project Management Specialist

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This Position reports to:
Project Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of small projects with low complexity. Each day, you will ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining and applying basic project scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks proactively.

The work model for the role is Onsite in Richmond, VA

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading the internal and external assigned project execution; Supporting Service team for the execution of spare parts and coordinating with other cross functional teams.
• Planning and executing the monthly Revenue plan in collaboration with the stakeholders; Monitoring and controlling project progress, efficient resource utilization, and projects.
• Responsible for coordination with internal stakeholders to meet the customer delivery timelines including aligning FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) with clients; Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, managing project risk, and ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Works closely with the operations, sales, order entry, after-sales service, applications, and engineering teams; Driving the process oriented execution with innovative ways.

You will join a growing, dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree in Electrical engineering (preferred) PLUS a minimum 2 years experience manufacturing and project management or relevant expertise OR Associate degree PLUS minimum 4 years related experience OR High School diploma / GED PLUS minimum 6 years related experience.
• Medium voltage Switchgear, Low voltage Switchgear knowledge required.
• MS Office, SAP knowledge required
• Power Automate, Power BI, a plus
• Project management methodologies in the Data center market, a plus
• Must be Customer-oriented, Team player with excellent collaboration skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to solve conflicts.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

What's in it for you

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.

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