IS Project Manager (80-100%)

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This position reports to:

Operations Manager - Product Line Critical Power Schaffhausen

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As IS Project Manager, you lead IS projects of varying size and complexity, from initiation through to handover into operations. Your scope covers not only information technology (IT) but also operational technology (OT) in manufacturing. You hold global responsibility and work at the interface between global teams, the country teams in Switzerland and the business functions on site. Additionally, you will act as deputy IS Manager, you represent the IS Manager both internally and externally. You also actively help shape leadership, finance and governance as well as compliance and security.

The working model is: LI-Hybrid

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Project management
  Lead end-to-end IS projects across IT and OT throughout the full lifecycle, driving project delivery, governance, budget and risk management, cross-functional team leadership, supplier coordination, and the ongoing enhancement of project management methodologies.
• Deputy IS Manager
  Act as deputy to the IS Manager, supporting leadership, budget management, and decision-making while representing the organization in interactions with global and local committees, suppliers, and external partners.
• People and Financial Leadership:
  Provide people and financial leadership by leading, developing and supporting team members, overseeing resource and capacity planning, contributing to IS budget planning and forecasting, controlling costs, and ensuring accountability for project budgets.
• Governance, compliance and security: 
  Ensure compliance, security, and policy adherence across IT and OT environments, support audits, and coordinate the delivery and operation of IS infrastructure and services, including networks, servers, end-user devices, applications, and production systems, in close collaboration with global and local stakeholders and external service providers to maintain stable, secure, and cost-efficient operations throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Proven IS professional with broad experience across IT and/or OT environments, complemented by 5-10 years of successful project management experience.
• Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C/D, ABB IS Project Manager Certification, or equivalent) with a strong track record of delivering complex initiatives.
• Strong expertise in project delivery methodologies, including waterfall, agile, hybrid approaches, and stage-gate governance models.
• Experienced people leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budget planning, cost control, governance, compliance, security, and risk management.
• Experienced in managing IT/OT infrastructure and services within international matrix organizations, collaborating effectively with global teams, external partners, and stakeholders, with fluent German and English communication skills.

More about:

Electrification offers technologies across the entire electrification value chain—from the substation to the point of consumption. In doing so, it contributes to a secure and reliable power supply.

The portfolio includes digital and connected innovations that enhance the reliability and efficiency of electrical installations in low- and medium-voltage applications. These include: charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, modular substations, solutions for distribution automation, switchgear, sensor technology and control systems, as well as KNX systems for the automation and networking of building infrastructure.

This recruitment process is led by Reto Korstick, Talent Acquisition Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd. We would also appreciate receiving documentation of your educational background, relevant professional and leadership experience, project management expertise, and certifications. This may include degree certificates, employment references, a summary of key projects (including your role, project scope, budget, and delivery methodology), as well as copies of any valid certifications.

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