R&D Project Manager

ABB

R&D Project Manager developing electro-mechanical systems at ABB. Leading projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring value creation in Czech Republic.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBrno • CzechiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop or create products, systems, services or technologies for ABB´s Business Units by leading and managing the execution of one or more R&D projects to meet projects targets.
Coordinate work of local and cross-functional project team/s.
Lead in partnership with local business managers, steering group, product management and external parties and ensure value creation.
Focusing on organizing and coordinating of a project.
Leading the projects, allocating project tasks, motivating, and monitoring resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.
Following up the project from its beginning to the delivery.
Break down of project requirements for implementation.
Managing a project changes and claims according to defined processes.
Tracking project cost and financials and report deviations.
Taking care about prototyping - including planning.
Identifying risks.
Creating reports.
Communication across the project team.
Being part of international company and team.
Manages relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, other R&D teams in Technology Center and/or Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties (e.g. customers, academia).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in electro-mechanical system design and development
Understanding of complex mechanical systems including power circuits, LV/MV Switchgears based on IEC standards
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Good organizational and planning skills
Good command of English language (both written and spoken)
Interest to develop and profile yourself as project manager
Good orientation in IEC standards
Be target oriented

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Option to work from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution
Annual financial bonus
25 days of vacation
Annual salary review
Opportunities for further career growth in the Czech Republic and worldwide
MultiSport card
Meal allowance
Contribution to the benefits portal (2–3% of the monthly salary)
Referral bonus for recommending a new employee
Opportunities for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences
Company events (Christmas party, teambuilding activities, family days, and more)
Assistance hotline – professional psychological counselling
Additional leave for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents
Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
Discounts with our partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train travel, etc.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electro-Mechanical System DesignComplex Mechanical Systems UnderstandingProject Financial TrackingPrototyping PlanningRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlanning SkillsTarget Orientation