Project Manager

ABB
Houston, TX

Project Manager – Marine & Ports

At ABB, we help industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Our Marine & Ports business delivers advanced automation, electrification, and digital solutions that help ports and marine operators improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.


We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead the execution of medium-sized projects across our Marine & Ports portfolio, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments, financial targets, quality standards, cybersecurity requirements, and HSE expectations.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead project execution from handover through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost targets are met
  • Establish and drive the project execution strategy, including planning, monitoring, and control activities
  • Coordinate internal teams, external partners, and customer stakeholders to achieve project goals
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
  • Ensure compliance with ABB policies, cybersecurity standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements
  • Champion ABB’s core values, safety culture, and integrity standards across all project activities
  • Maintain accountability for Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) performance and drive continuous improvement
  • Lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams while fostering collaboration across global teams
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field required
  • 5+ years of project management experience in Marine, Ports, Industrial Automation, or Electrification environments
  • Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, budgeting, and risk management
  • Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems, electrification, or automation solutions preferred
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements in industrial environments is a plus
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills


ABB’s Marine & Ports division is at the forefront of port electrification, automation, and digital transformation, helping customers modernize operations and reduce emissions.

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