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This Position reports to:

Project Operations Manager

 

About ABB
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. Our solutions combine engineering expertise and software to optimize production, transportation, operations, and management processes. With approximately 105,000 employees, ABB builds on over 130 years of quality and is committed to driving innovation that accelerates industrial transformation. We take our social responsibility seriously, and our sustainability strategy reflects this commitment.

ABB is a leading provider of control systems and auxiliary systems for hydropower, known for our innovative solutions and sustainable practices. Our goal is to improve and optimize production in the hydropower sector.

Are you our new project manager who wants to grow in a professional project environment within the hydropower industry?

We are now looking for a skilled project manager in control and auxiliary systems who can help realize our ambitious projects. Work location will be Fornebu (Oslo), Bergen, or Trondheim.

Main Responsibilities and Scope
As project manager in ABB Domestic Industry, your responsibilities include ensuring your team’s success and bringing out the best in everyone. As a leader, you communicate effectively with your colleagues and contribute positive energy to the group. You have strong commercial insight and enjoy having an overview, while also understanding technical challenges.

We believe that you have several years of experience as a project manager with solid technical understanding, preferably in areas such as Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, and Digitalization.

Your opportunities will include:

Leading and coordinating automation projects from start to finish, including planning, execution, and follow-upEnsuring projects are delivered according to schedule, budget, and quality requirementsCollaborating closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure optimal solutionsDeveloping and implementing technical solutions to improve efficiency and reliability in our systemsPerforming risk assessments and implementing necessary actions to minimize riskProviding regular updates and reporting on project statusEvaluating change requests based on their impact on project scope, schedule, budget, and quality

We imagine you have:

Ability to understand and meet customer needs and expectationsAbility to motivate and lead a team and adapt to changesStrong presentation and negotiation skillsRelevant education in technical fields, automation, or engineeringProficiency in Norwegian and English, both written and spokenStrong technical skills and the ability to understand complex systems

ABB Offers You
You’ll join one of Norway’s leading project environments, with opportunities to develop your role as a project manager and lead innovative, exciting projects.

We support your personal development and will facilitate your learning and growth based on your goals and ambitions through ABB’s extensive project management certification program.

You’ll be part of an informal culture and forward-thinking projects related to sustainable energy.

Does this sound exciting? Take the next step in your career and join our global team contributing to a more productive and sustainable future.

We look forward to receiving your application and CV by July 25, 2025. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our online career portal. Applications submitted by email must be deleted and will not be processed due to privacy requirements.

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Olav Byrkjeland at +47 928 09 766.

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel security is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In cooperation with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates offered employment. This ensures compliance with ABB’s recruitment and personnel security guidelines, as well as legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information. We value people from diverse backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step at ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn more about the global impact of our solutions.

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.