Project Manager - Electrical Distribution

About the role

ABB is hiring a Project Manager in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, reporting to the Project Operations Manager. The role covers large and medium-sized projects within the Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) business, with customers and partners as main stakeholders. It is a hybrid work arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the project team, set the execution approach and oversee planning, monitoring and control to meet project goals.
• Manage project progress, resource use and project finances.
• Identify, qualify and manage project risks and pursue opportunities.
• Work with Supply Chain Management to procure services, materials and equipment.
• Act as the key contact for customer escalations and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the execution plan complies with HSE policies.
• Handle formal acceptance, final documentation, contract close-out and customer acknowledgment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• More than 8 years of project management experience in electrical distribution and medium voltage.
• Experience with MV switchgear and compact substations for data centers or oil and gas.
• Fluent English and proficiency in the local language, written and spoken.

Required skills

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
• Familiarity with SAP, BGs, LCs, FX hedging and Incoterms