External Communications Project Manager

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:

Head of External Communications

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Your role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the External Communications team in ABB’s Automation Business Area on a contract basis until the end of December 2026. Immediate availability is required.

You will own the project “engine room” for Automation external positioning programs, ensuring we deliver high-quality content and activations on time, with strong stakeholder alignment and measurable impact.

The work model for the role is: onsite/hybrid/remote.

Key responsibilities:

• Project manage Automation Business Area flagship positioning programs and campaigns (Industry Optimized podcast, This is Engineering video series, etc.) from planning through launch to post-launch optimization.
• Build and maintain integrated project plans, including timelines, dependencies, budgets and approval pathways. Lead regular check-ins, capture decisions, and keep teams on track.
• Coordinate external partners and vendors, including briefs, delivery milestones, review cycles, and budget/invoicing support in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain clear and structured documentation across all programs, including briefs, scripts, distribution plans, and performance summaries.
• Ensure alignment and visibility of key activities across the Business Area and Divisions, supporting a unified planning approach and transparent stakeholder communication.
• Establish clear reporting for each program and drive a data-driven approach to campaign measurement and optimization.
• Enable best-practice sharing to scale successful approaches across formats, activation playbooks, vendors, and channels.
  
  

Who you are:

• You are a collaborative and structured professional who can quickly get up to speed on dynamic, high-visibility positioning programs. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and building strong relationships across teams.
  
  

You combine strong operational discipline with sound editorial judgment, enabling you to keep creative production moving while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and governance.

Experience coordinating communications or content production workflows is a strong advantage.

You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, marketing or a related field.


More About Us (Mandatory)

ABB’s Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.

We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions and services for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software, machine automation technologies, as well as measurement and analytics solutions

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.