Project Management Office (PMO) Manager

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As a PMO Manager, you are working in a key role, leading the project management team in Decarbonization & Marine Systems Service local service line, for ABB Marine & Ports Business Line, a world-leading supplier of electrical power and propulsion systems for ships and ferries. You will be leading a growing team of Project Managers, ensuring successful upgrade/modernization and conversion project execution globally. You will be collaborating closely with various stakeholders, such as Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Procurement, ensuring that not only existing portfolio will meet the targets, but also verify that the projects in sales pipeline will follow the ABB estimation and pricing principles. You will support the Project Managers operationally, as needed, participating in discussions with Classification societies, end customers and various partners, ensuring that all project activities align with corporate policies and procedures. This position is in Vuosaari, Helsinki, Finland. We offer a challenging key role in a global Service business environment within the leading manufacturer. You will have a frontline view to sustainable, decarbonized maritime industry, and insight into the latest maritime technologies. You will also have an opportunity to develop your management skills, leadership, and technical expertise. Benefits we offer at the moment include e.g. an annual performance bonus, a flexible working model, subsidized lunch, development & training, employee share ownership program, benefits for families with children, sports, massage and cultural benefits and many hobby clubs.

This position reports to

Local Service Line Manager for Decarbonization & Marine Systems Service

Your responsibilities

• Leading global modernization & conversion project management team, developing the team competences, and nurturing professional growth of your team members
• Maintaining and developing project management office processes, ensuring scalability
• Ensuring the project portfolio financial, quality and safety targets are met, and projects are completed on time, and monitoring that projects are efficiently resourced from project start to customer acceptance
• Cooperating with various stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution, cooperating with class societies, and participating in customer negotiations
• Ensuring ABB standards and regulations are followed during project execution
• Contributing to project sales, verifying delivery scope, project budgeting, scheduling, and resourcing for execution
• Reporting the financial progress and forecasting the future financials for current project portfolio

Your background

• Minimum 10 years of experience in technology or manufacturing industry, working as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager or as a PMO Manager, or equivalent, preferably in global Service business
• A B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in the field of engineering, preferably in electrical/automation, or other equivalent certification
• Strong and demonstrated understanding of project portfolio financials and demonstrated experience working with enterprise resource planning and standard operating procedures
• A collaborative, unprompted and solution-focused working style
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently under pressure
• Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English. Finnish language skill is seen as a definite asset
• A valid EU Work Permit is a must

More about us

ABB Marine & Ports supplies world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of tomorrow. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in 26 countries and has 2,000 employees. www.abb.com/marine In Finland, ABB has about 5000 employees, making it one of the biggest industrial employers in the country. ABB Finland serves its customers in over 20 locations and has production sites in Helsinki, Vaasa, Porvoo and Hamina. As a global company, we’re also able to offer international job opportunities. If you have questions, please contact Local Service Line Manager for Decarbonization & Marine Systems Service, Jarno Härmä, tel +358 50 33 59 342. Interested in joining the crew? Please apply for the position by March 31st, 2023. Please note, that we can start with interviews during the application period and that the position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is found. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid