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R&D Project Manager

United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026

💰 $157,920/yr($98,700/yr – $157,920/yr)

About the role

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll 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:

R&D Leader – Grid Components

Lead the deployment of critical power infrastructure as the on-site owner for our medium-voltage grid projects. You will be the pivotal link between project specifications and reality, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability on medium-to-large scale builds. Your expertise will shape the site culture, guiding your team to deliver complex engineering solutions on time and on budget.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Mebane, NC

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You will be mainly accountable for:

Overseeing all phases of Outdoor power grid components project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
Managing project financials, including budget tracking, cost control, and forecasting to ensure profitability and fiscal responsibility.
Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, identifying key milestones and ensuring adherence to timelines.
Leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure high-performance outcomes.
Implementing risk management strategies to mitigate issues impacting project quality, cost, or timeline.
Driving the successful execution of complex, large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction.
Tracking project progress, generating regular reports, and communicating key updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications for this role:

University degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
PMP certification is a plus.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the power/energy engineering industry, with at least 5 years in project management roles.
20% travel expected.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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.

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