Project Management Officer - PMO (80-100%)

Project Management Officer - PMO (80-100%) Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

In this role as a PMO you will be responsible for overseeing the Kusile Work Plan project for two Divisions. At a later stage your responsibilities will gradually transition to contracts- and claim management for small to medium-size projects with high complexity.

Our Divisions are counting on your expertise, know-how and proven track record gained during the entire processes of the project life cycle (from the project early initiation stage through the contract close-out stage) to safeguard or improve the long-term project profitability and ABB`s contractual position.

Reporting to the Division Lead Counsel, you will ensure the success of the Kusile Reporting Project in close collaboration with our businesses Motion Traction and Motion System Drives.

Your responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance on Integrity related matters to cross-department business team members, such as Sales, Procurement and Project Management throughout the project lifecycle of the Kusile Workplan
• Provide support and guidance in all Integrity matters including compliance with the ABB Group Charter, Code of Conduct and applicable Group Policies & Instructions
• Provide trainings related to Integrity topics
• Provide support and guidance on contract related matters to cross-department business team members in Sales, Procurement and Project Management from the sales phase throughout the project lifecycle and participate in contract and claim negotiations
• Master governing laws (civil law & common law), especially the contract law in the relevant area of responsibility
• Draft, review, analyze and comment contractual tender terms and conditions in close cooperation with the tender team, taking into account risk, pricing, scope and schedule and highlight areas of risks and opportunities
• Ensure with Project Management proper execution of contracts (from commercial & contractual perspective), enforcement and defense of claims and the development of a claim strategy (in conjunction with Legal if litigation is likely), in close cooperation with the project core team
• Liaise with the Legal Department regarding major claims and critical developments in sales, procurement and throughout the project lifecycle. Support the Division Lead Counsel in dispute resolution and litigation activities
• Actively participate in the risk review and project reviews processes from a contractual and risk perspective and ensure adherence to the relevant instructions

Your background

• Master’s degree in legal, commercial or technical field or comparable professional education,
• Minimum seven years of experience in bids, negotiations and contract management for complex (international) projects,
• Proven track record in compliance matters (incl. investigations),
• Project management skills, preferably gained in a complex industrial environment,
• Strong personality with ability to work in an international environment,
• High degree of reliability and an ability to work well under pressure,
• Team player with strong communication skills who is able to collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders,
• Very good in English and German both oral and written; other language skills are a plus.

More about us

ABB Motion keeps the world turning - while saving energy every day. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to enable the low-carbon future for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors and services our customers and partners achieve better performance, safety and reliability. We offer a combination of domain expertise and technology to deliver the optimum drive and motor solution for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Through our global presence we are always close to serve our customers. Building on over 130 years of cumulative experience in electric powertrains, we learn and improve every day.

ABB’s Legal & Integrity team is a pro-active and strategic business partner, with a strong focus on quality, customers and the company’s best interest. We drive & execute the business strategy with a can –do attitude and build credibility and trust with our stakeholders as a true business enabler. As legal professionals we provide direction and solutions, with clear and simple communication and show responsibility and accountability for our actions, decisions and advice.

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). The recruiting process is being led by Nathalie Bierschenk, Talent Partner ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

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