Project Planning & Control Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
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:
Team Leader__
Your roles and responsibilities:
As a Project Planning Officer at the Ostrava branch, you will have the opportunity to lead the planning, scheduling and cost control of all phases of individual deliveries of small to medium-sized projects at ABB. Every day, you will maintain and analyze actual and forecasted schedules, costs, revenues, income/expenses, as well as risks and opportunities. You will also demonstrate your expertise by proactively monitoring, reporting and managing deviations.
We welcome candidates to the position, to whom we offer gradual onboarding and continuous development. It will not always be easy, growth requires courage. But at ABB you will never do it alone. Our team of experienced colleagues offers you maximum support! Run what runs the world.
Job description:
- Overseeing the implementation and performance of the project with well-maintained planning of the schedule, costs, cash and risks of the individual project.
- Analyzing the project requirements and checking that all essential work activities have been identified in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules.
- Monitoring project progress and regularly analyzing project critical paths to ensure that all critical path activities and project milestones are progressing as planned.
- Ensuring the closure of individual projects in accordance with customer contracts.
Qualifications for the position
- Secondary or university education
- English at level B2 or higher (mandatory); Czech/Slovak also at level B2
- Demonstrable experience with MS Project and Excel
- SAP knowledge an advantage
- You enjoy working with data and planning tools, where you create a project structure
- Proactive approach, diligence, good time management and strong communication skills
- Previous planning experience welcome
ABB offers:
- The background of a strong international company of world importance, including cutting-edge technologies in the field
- Expanding company with innovative approaches and customer focus
- Prospects for stable and long-term employment
- Possibility of further career, professional and personal development
Our benefits:
- Shorter working hours - 7.5 hours a day
- Flexible working hours (solid core 8-14)
- Annual financial bonus
- 25 days of vacation
- Annual wage review
- Possibility of further career growth in the Czech Republic and around the world
- Possibility of partial work from home with financial contribution
- MultiSport card
- Meal voucher flat rate
- Contribution to the benefit portal (2-3% of monthly salary)
- Opportunity to learn - internal/external professional courses, language courses and conferences
- Extra time off for special life situations
- Loyalty bonuses for years of service
- Benefit SIM cards with a preferential flat rate
- Helpline - professional advice (relationships, work, law, finance and more)
- Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
- Discounts at our partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train transport, etc.)
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and find out what impact our solutions have around the world.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.