Project Manager in Milton Keynes

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter with the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world‑class experts in a fast‑moving, innovation‑driven environment.

In this exciting role as a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium and large‑size robotic projects. Each day, you will ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the project team members to safely and efficiently achieve project requirements, deliver contracted deliverables, and meet the committed project result. The work model for the role is a mixture of office, onsite and hybrid working around project schedules. This role is contributing to the Robotics Department in the UK and Ireland.

Our Team Dynamics

You will join a high performing team, where you will be able to thrive and grow whilst delivering some of the most technologically advanced robotic systems on the market throughout the UK and Ireland. Based at the state‑of‑the‑art ABB head office in Milton Keynes you will have the opportunity to work across all areas of the UK to deliver high‑grade Industrial and Collaborative robotic systems to end customers.

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach, and overseeing planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress, efficient resource utilization, and project financials.
• Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, managing project risk, and ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close‑out, and acknowledgment by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.

Qualifications For The Role

• You are engaged and skilled in working with medium and large‑scale projects within the Industrial Sector.
• Ability to demonstrate your experience with 3 years of experience in Project Management including examples.
• Possess a knowledge of SAP, Office and planning software.
• You are passionate about working with a team to achieve business targets and results.
• Have a demonstrated track record in Project Management.
• Desirable to have formal qualifications (PMI/PRINS based) to support.
• You will have management experience and are at ease communicating to your teams in person and fostering a safe and collaborative work environment.
• You hold a current UK Work Visa.
• UK Driving License.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Achievable bonus structure
• High scope for personal and professional development
• Flexible working patterns around project schedules
• Company Car

For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

ABB Robotics is a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, driving innovation that transforms industries and improves productivity, safety, and sustainability. With more than 500,000 robots installed worldwide, we combine cutting‑edge technology with digital solutions to help our customers build smarter, more flexible, and efficient operations. In the UK and Ireland, ABB Robotics operates across key sectors including manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, and logistics—supporting our customers with end‑to‑end automation solutions and technical expertise.

Our team of highly skilled engineers, project managers, and service professionals are at the forefront of advancing the future of robotics. Joining ABB Robotics means becoming part of a forward‑thinking, inclusive organisation where curiosity and collaboration are valued. We empower our people to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make a real impact in a business that’s shaping the next generation of industrial innovation.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.