Local President, US Traction
In this role, you will support the execution of large and moderately complex projects. Your main tasks will include compliance with ABB policies, contractual agreements, and managing all aspects related to operations of the local manufacturing unit including the full scope of Production, Procurement, Quality & Operational Excellence and Logistics. The work model for the role is: #LI - Hybrid This role is contributing to the Motion - Traction Division in Richmond (Mechanicville), VA. You will be mainly accountable for: • Project Management: Supports the project controls activities including project plan documents, such as scope, financial plans, schedule and risk management plans. Monitoring and controlling project progress, efficient resource utilization and project financials besides overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow. Acts as the key point of contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders. Coordinates with Supply Chain Management to successfully procures all required services, materials, and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers. • Strategy: Implement the global division manufacturing strategy in the country within the area of responsibility. Develop proactive strategies to increase business profits, customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness. Performance targets: Ensures achievement of established targets, through oversight and definition of improvement actions as needed. Focuses on achievement of operating cash flow, project on-time and on-cost, request on-time delivery (ROTD) and cost reduction. Manufacturing: Leads the setup of the production facility in Queensland, including workshop preparation, machinery, equipment and resources. Manages manufacturing function and operation teams and processes. Implements localization plan. Improves manufacturing technology and competence in line with division strategy. • Quality & Operational Excellence: Execute division quality strategy. Drives quality improvement through target setting, monitoring and benchmarking to continuously improve processes. Executes quality management for monitoring and validating day to day control of processes. Ensures manufacturing operations are in compliance with applicable standards. Drives continued improvements in productivity, delivery performance and cost optimization. • Customer satisfaction: Delivers operational/project targets (e.g. ROTD, lead time, quality, etc) to improve net promoter score (NPS). Ensures that manufacturing resources implement improvements that address issues identifies through Customer Complaint Resolution Process (CCRP), internal Transactional Partnership Survey (ITPS), Top 5 Quality Initiatives (T5QI) and other voice of the customer initiatives. • Safety and Integrity: Implement Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and business compliance standards and regulations whiting the units. Ensure a safe working environment, and continuous improvement in HSE Process and integrity performance. Personally lives the ABB values and Group standards. Standards and governance: Implement and ensures compliance with global and local standards, rules, tools, policies and processes related to operations/project execution and shares functional best practices lessons learned across the organization. Our team dynamics You will join a dynamic, talented, and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
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Bachelor degree (engineering preferred) and 8 years of project management experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of project management experience required
- Up to 20 Percent travel required
- Experience managing large scale rail or propulsion project and experience working within production set up and delivery highly preferred
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PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification required or willingness to obtain it
- Process oriented mindset while remaining flexible in seeking innovative solutions that meet customer and business requirements
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Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
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Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Motion and have a visible impact on the future
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Play a part in anticipating, sensing and responding to technology trends
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Work in a company with a strong technology legacy and deeply rooted in local communities
ABB Traction Division is a recognized leader in onboard propulsion technologies that drive innovation in rail, bus, and industrial vehicle electrification. A comprehensive range of high-performance and full lifecycle managed propulsion, auxiliary and energy storage solutions help improve energy efficiency and contribute to making transportation more sustainable. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_ screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_ formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. myBenefitsABB.com
