Project Manager – Marine and Ports
ABB Ostrava, Moravia-Silesia, Czechia
Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Project Manager will lead complex marine and port projects from sales handover through delivery and service transition. They are responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates should have a technical background in Electrical Engineering or Automation and experience in project execution or management. Strong leadership, communication skills, and proficiency in English are required for this role.
Benefits
Full description
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:
PMO Manager
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Your role and responsibilities
As a Project Manager at ABB Marine & Ports, you will lead complex marine projects from planning to delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met. You’ll coordinate global teams, manage customer relationships, and drive sustainable solutions that shape the future of maritime technology. In this role, you will manage projects that incorporate environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable solutions for the marine industry. You will be responsible for delivering innovative projects that help our customers reduce their environmental impact while maintaining operational excellence.
The work model for the role is: hybrid
This role is contributing to the Project Management in Ostrava.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead marine and port projects from sales handover to delivery and service transition
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and ensure compliance with ABB standards and contracts
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, quality,..) and suppliers for timely execution
- Act as primary customer interface, ensuring satisfaction and clear communication
- Monitor risks, changes, and opportunities; implement mitigation plans
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance throughout the project
- Support testing, commissioning, and occasional site visits
Qualifications for the role
- Technical background (ideally Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related fields).
- Marine and Ports business experience is an advantage
- Experience in project manager role or experience as project execution team member – leading role
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multicultural teams
- Open minded person with strong leadership skills and interest in learning new things
- Advanced English
- Any project management certification is an advantage but not a must
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Option to work from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution
- Annual financial bonus
- 25 days of vacation
- Annual salary review
- Opportunity for further career growth in the Czech Republic and worldwide
- MultiSport card
- Meal allowance
- Contribution to the benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary)
- Referral bonus for recommending a new employee
- Opportunity for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences
- Company events (Christmas party, team buildings, family days, and more)
- Assistance line – professional psychological counseling
- Additional leave for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents
- Office with good transport accessibility
- Company parking for employees commuting from outside Ostrava (applies to the Ostrava branch)
- Opportunity to take yoga classes directly at the workplace (applies to the Ostrava branch)
- Foosball and darts directly at the workplace (applies to the Ostrava branch)
- Accident insurance
- Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
- Discounts with our partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train travel, etc.)
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.
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