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Service Project Manager

ABB


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll be empowered to lead supported to grow and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Director of Operations

We are seeking a high-impact Service Project Manager to take ownership of critical service projects supporting complex Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) drive systems Motors & Generators modernization and retrofit projects and service agreements across the United States and internationally.

As a Service Project Manager you will have full project accountability from Sales Handover through project completion ensuring projects are executed safely on time within budget and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong leadership commercial awareness technical understanding and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a demanding service environment.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Houston TX or New Berlin WI

Your role and responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end execution of Motion Service projects including:

    • Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Drives

    • Motors and Generators

    • Modernization and retrofit projects

    • Service agreements and long-term service programs

  • Take end-to-end responsibility for project execution from Sales Handover through completion including schedule financial performance risks quality HSE and contractual obligations in accordance with the Project Management Framework.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of project scope and milestones while proactively managing risks opportunities scope changes schedule variations and contractual requirements.

  • Establish and foster customer and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle ensuring clear communication aligned expectations professional issue resolution and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

  • Drive project financial performance and continuous improvement including cost and margin control invoicing forecasting project reporting and improvement of project management processes and ways of working

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other collaborate and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

  • Bachelors degree and 5 years or relevant experience in industrial service/project execution.

  • Experience in project management within industries such as Oil & Gas Marine Mining Pulp & Paper Energy or Power Generation.

  • Experience with Drives Motors & Generators electrical equipment or industrial systems is a strong plus.

  • PMP certification is a plus.

  • Strong commercial analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Proven experience managing customers project schedules scope changes risks and contractual variations.

  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

We are global market leader in mission-critical high-power high-performance motors drives generators power conversion and packaged day we makeadifference forourcustomers by makingtheir operations profitable safeand reliable.

Whats in it for you

We give you the space to lead the support to grow and the chance to make a difference. Whether youre solving problems building something new or helping others succeed your impact is real. Youll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following websites: an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities applicants may request to review the 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-.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABBs career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1- or by sending an email to . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health Life & Disability

  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

  • Vision benefit

  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

  • Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums

  • Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid

  • Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.

  • Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption

  • Employee discount program

Retirement

  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Building a cleaner smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious the courageous and the creative. Thats why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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