R&D Project Manager

Quebec City, QC
Permanent
Full-time

5 days ago

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: Senior Engineering ManagerAt ABB, we help industries move faster, more efficiently, and more cleanly. Here, progress is an expectation—for you, your team, and the world. As a global leader, we empower you to drive things forward. It won’t always be easy, because growth requires tenacity. But at ABB, you will never run this race alone. Run what runs the world.This position reports to: R&D Project Engineering SupervisorYour role: Take on the challenge

Project team leadership: Leads and supports local and cross-functional project teams, including associated R&D project managers. Motivates and supervises internal and/or external resources to achieve all established objectives.
Project management: Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and delivering assigned projects end-to-end.
Value management: Ensures the team understands customer value in projects and takes action to guarantee customer satisfaction and manage stakeholder expectations.
Project execution and control: Makes sure project activities are effectively prioritized, estimated, and planned. Tracks and monitors progress against the plan to ensure commitments and key milestones are met. Ensures issues, conflicts, and obstacles are resolved at the appropriate level (team, project), escalating when necessary.
Managing uncertainty and risks: Ensures transparency regarding change requests, unforeseen results/events, and identified risks.
Projects, processes, and tools: Ensures projects follow strong execution methodologies and practices aligned with the desired development model (e.g., predictive/waterfall, iterative/agile, hybrid) and compliant with ABB’s internal guidelines and procedures as well as applicable external standards influencing activities and objectives.

What you'll need:

Passion for project management: Demonstrated passion for leading projects and teams.
Leadership and collaboration: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and promote cross-functional collaboration.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development or project management, preferably in a technical field.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field (preferred).
Language skills: Proficiency in French and English required (diverse international development team). French is required. English is necessary to communicate regularly with customers outside Quebec.

Why ABB?We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#Runwhatrunstheworld#LI-hybridEmployment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

Women

Indigenous Peoples

Members of visible minorities

Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

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