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As a Global IS Implementation Project Manager – VMS (Vendor Management System), responsible to lead the execution of strategic projects in Group functions at global level, using either ABB and/or 3rd party resources, and ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with company procedures, project objectives, applicable quality standards, safety requirements, cost and scheduling targets.

This position reports to
Program Manager - Procurement Digitalization Program

Your responsibilities

• Defining, with key stakeholders, the scope of work, cost/budget, resources required, time schedule, and detailed work allocation
• Effectively organizing, monitoring and controlling activities to ensure achievement of planned stagegates and efficient utilization of available resources
• Monitoring and controlling project cost and financials. Identifying, containing and reducing risk, and ensuring that all opportunities are captured and acted upon
• Formalizing acceptance of the project and brings all the project elements to a conclusion
• Ensuring projects follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with standard ABB internal directives and procedures
• Serving as the key contact for the project stakeholders, and an escalation point for project issues
• Effectively communicating appropriate information to stakeholders in a timely manner and to achieve desired understanding and support
• Leading the project team allocated to the project, defining main guidelines, allocating project tasks, and motivating and monitoring internal and/or external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones
• Coaching, developing and providing feedback regarding those individuals allocated to work on project
• Keeping up to date and informed about any change in strategy and is consulted regarding any incident or other project which has, or might have, a major impact on the project

Your background

• Minimum in Bachelor's in any relevant field, engineering IT/IS, finance, economics or supply chain
• General project management experience
• Specific supply chain management or/- and sourcing experience, especially from temporary labor market
• IS implementation experience, preferably with SAP Fieldglass or other contingent workforce planning tool/- system
• Self-motivated and driven leader with ability to get the best out of a diverse team
• Strong communication & presentation skills

More about us
ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid

Locations
TBD, Global

Cracow, Poland

Helsinki, Finland

Västerås, Sweden

Bangalore, India