Associate Project Manager - Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear

ABB is hiring an Associate Project Manager - Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear in Seoul, South Korea. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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On Level's scale, this project manager role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting allows some remote work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include electrical engineering, project management and switchgear.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Lead the execution of small electrical switchgear projects, managing schedules, risks, and customer technical discussions.

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This position reports to:

Commercial Operations Manager (부장)

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of small projects with low complexity. 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 defining and applying basic project scheduling techniques to manage schedule risks proactively.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-hybrid

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business Area – Distribution Solutions Division in Korea.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Leading the project team allocated to the project.
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

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience executing medium to large-scale electrical projects, preferably within industrial or utility sectors.
Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage switchgear design, components, and testing procedures.
Ability to lead technical discussions with customers and deliver engineering solutions in coordination with overseas manufacturing facilities.
Proven experience collaborating with customers, engineering teams, and production or manufacturing sites.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Proficiency in Korean, and Business-level proficiency in verbal and written English.

More about us

ABB’s Electrification Business Area is a global leader in electrical products and solutions, operating in more than 100 countries, with over 200 manufacturing sites. Our 50,000+ employees are dedicated to transforming how people live, connect and work by delivering safe, smart and sustainable electrification solutions. We are shaping the future trends of electrification, differentiating through technological and digital innovation while delivering an outstanding experience through operational excellence for our customers across utilities, industry, buildings, infrastructure and mobility. For more information visit https://go.abb/electrification

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

How we rate this

Associate Project Manager - Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Associate Project Manager - Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Seoul, Seoul, Korea and is marked remote.
The job was posted on September 23, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Pay

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