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DSM Project Management Office Lead

Abb

Program Lead, Data & Systems Modernization Your role and responsibilities DSM is ABB’s business-led program to strengthen trusted data, modernize systems and build a Common Digital Foundation - helping ABB to run better, change faster and scale analytics, automation and AI.​ The PMO Lead is a senior, strategic role responsible for end-to-end global deployment of DSM solutions.

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  • 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.
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  • That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
  • Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Responsibilities

  • Is responsible for orchestrating and governing the PMO end‑to‑end, ensuring full transparency, alignment, and coordinated execution across all workstreams.
  • This includes oversight of Governance, Planning, Frameworks, and Cluster coordination, as well as ensuring consistency of standards, methodologies, and program reporting.
  • This role serves as the primary escalation point during deployments and is accountable for ensuring successful, timely, and high-quality rollouts across all countries and regions.
  • Effective stakeholder management, executive communication, and leadership presence at executive levels are critical.
  • Hybrid #LI-hybrid Responsibilities Global Deployment Leadership Own the global deployment strategy and oversee all country and regional rollouts via Cluster Leads.
  • Ensure deployments are executed on schedule, within scope, and in alignment with DSM’s governance, quality, and compliance standards.
  • Directly supervise the Integrated Planning Lead for global and country-level planning.
  • Serve as the key escalation point for deployment issues, risks, or resource conflicts ​Stakeholder Management & Executive Engagement Build close relationships with executive stakeholders, business leaders, functional heads, and regional management to ensure alignment and buy-in.
  • Conduct deployment governance reviews, communicate progress, risks, and escalations to DSM leadership and Steering Committees.
  • Facilitate resolution of critical deployment challenges and ensure timely decisions at all levels.

Requirements

  • Qualifications for the role University (preferably Masters) level education in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in project or program deployment, rollout coordination, or implementation leadership, preferably in large-scale ERP or IS/data transformation programs.
  • Extensive experience in planning, coordinating, and executing multi-country deployments.
  • Highly developed stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across cultures and geographies.
  • Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
  • Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative.
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