Job Detail

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

The intern may take over project management responsibly for a GIS customer project (operational). He/she will act as the contact to the customer and represent the project towards other departments. Additionally, the intern will take a lead in an internal project to help improve our tools and processes (strategic). The intern will get a deep insight of all aspects of project management and the operational business of a large business unit. The Internship is for a period 9-12 months with start date either 1 April 2020 or 1 June 2020.

Your responsibilities

• Operational:


• Project manager responsibility of one or more GIS customer project(s) in collaboration with an experienced project manager including:


• - plan project(s) in terms of costs and schedule


• - drive engineering phase and ensure technical issue are resolved quickly


• - ensure that cost budget is met


• - prepare and lead customer meetings


• - organize logistics and ensure material arrives safely at customer


• - advise field operation resources efficiently so that our substations can be energized on time


• Strategic:


• Process Improvement. This part of the assignment will allow the intern to execute and implement aspects of project management that are not covered by daily operational work, including:


• - participation in various cost-out projects in collaboration with other departments


• - improvement of process documentation (workflows, process visualization, continuous


• - improvement process according to lean six sigma principles)


• - improvement of project management Tools


• - collaboration with our supporting team abroad


• Actual split of tasks to be mutually agreed depending on profile and business needs

Your background

• Experienced and interested in working with people at the interface of technology and commercial topics


• Technical background (BSc or MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)


• Knowledge of business administration is helpful


• Languages: English is mandatory, German is a plus and further languages are beneficial


• Good communication skills required


• High commitment and ability to adapt to new situations


• Self-driven personality who is willing to take responsibility