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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.\nThis position reports to:\nOperations Manager__\nYour role and responsibilities\nAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration, combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.\nAre you an experienced project management leader with a passion for delivering complex projects and driving business performance? Then this could be the perfect next step in your career.\nIn this role, you will be responsible for managing ABB Marine & Ports' project management department, overseeing the successful execution of our global portfolio of crane terminal projects. Our projects are technically advanced, commercially complex, and strategically important, with values typically ranging from 40 MSEK to 1,000 MSEK. As most projects are executed internationally, you will operate in a dynamic and multicultural environment, collaborating with customers, partners, and colleagues around the world.\nYour primary focus will be to ensure outstanding project execution through strong leadership, effective governance, commercial oversight, and strategic direction. You will lead a team of highly experienced project managers and play a key role in delivering business success, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across the project portfolio.\nYou will report to the Operations Manager, ABB Marine & Ports and be based at our office in Västerås, Sweden.\nYour main responsibilities\nLead the Project Management Department and ensure the successful execution of ABB Marine & Ports' project portfolio, on time, within scope, and within budget.\nProvide leadership, guidance, and support to a team of experienced project managers responsible for complex international crane terminal projects.\nDrive project governance, portfolio reviews, resource planning, risk management, and project performance across the organization.\nCollaborate closely with engineering, procurement, commissioning, sales, and service functions to ensure effective project delivery.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.\nContribute to the continued development of project management processes, operational excellence, and the long-term growth of the ABB Marine & Ports business.\nQualifications for the role\nTechnical Bachelor's or Master's degree within a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.\nExtensive experience as a Senior Project Manager, with a successful track record of delivering large and complex industrial, infrastructure, automation or engineering projects.\nStrong project management expertise, including project governance, risk management, planning, execution, and delivery in an international environment.\nDeep commercial and financial understanding.\nBroad technical understanding and the ability to navigate complex engineering and project deliveries.\nPrevious experience in a formal people leadership or managerial role is considered a strong advantage.\nFluency in English, both written and spoken, combined with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.\nMore about us\nYou will be part of the Ports business line within the Marine and Ports division that is specialized in advanced automation and information systems for all types of container and bulk cargo handling cranes, as well as OCR and electrical systems for container terminals. We offer an international and dynamic working environment where our business delivers advanced technology on large projects across the world in a customer oriented and highly globalized industry.\nRecruiting Manager: Jan Nordlund, +46 70 310 30 22, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Johan Halling, +46 72-461 25 17, Unionen: Pär Ångbäck, +46 70-636 07 04, Ledarna: Olof Kvensler, +46 70-588 91 52. Talent Partner: Anna Nordlund\nWe look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is November 29, 2026. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process! Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.\nWe kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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