R&D Project Manager

Overview

Lead cross-functional R&D projects, managing planning, execution, and stakeholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• methodology
• risk management
• execution control
• value management
• project management
• team leadership

Tasks

-Projects, processes, and tools: Ensures projects follow sound methodology and execution practices, aligned with desired development model (e.g., predictive/waterfall, iterative/agile, hybrid) and in accordance with applicable ABB internal directives and procedures as well as external standards, etc. that influence activities and targets. -Manage uncertainties and risks: Ensures transparency around change requests, unforeseen results/events and identified risks. -Project execution and control: Ensures that project activities are effectively prioritized, estimated, and planned. Monitors and controls progress towards plan to ensure achievement of commitments and targeted milestones / stage-gates. Ensures issues, conflicts and impediments are resolved at the appropriate level (i.e., team, project), escalating as required. -Value management: Ensures team understanding of customer value in the projects and acts to ensure customer satisfaction and manage stakeholder expectations. -Project management: Accountable for the end-to-end planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of assigned project(s). -Project team leadership: Leads and supports local and cross-functional project teams, including associate R&D project managers. Motivates and monitors internal and/or external resources to accomplish all committed targets.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• project management
• bachelor's
• english
• french
• leadership

What You Bring

-Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development or project management, preferably in a technical field. -Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field preferred. -Proficiency in both English and French is required.(team diversified international development teams). French is required. English is necessary to communicate with clients outside of Quebec on a regular basis. -Passion for Project Management: Demonstrated passion for leading projects and teams. -Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and promote collaboration across functions.

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About Abb

-A global technology leader with a rich history of innovation. -Focuses on electrification, automation, robotics, and digitalization for global industries. -Delivers solutions to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability. -A key player in sectors like utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure. -Notable projects include electrification of rail networks, automation in factories, and energy-efficient grid solutions. -Continues to lead in integrating cutting-edge technologies, combining the digital and physical worlds.

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