Electrification Communications Leader, US

In this role you will lead communications for Electrification in the U.S. and collaborate with the local divisions and Marketing & Sales organizations to shape the Electrification United States (U.S.) communication strategy and supporting programs. The role will oversee the communications budget to deliver on business objectives through innovative and effective communications activities in the U.S. in line with global and local communication priorities standards and guidelines. You will be a member of the Electrification Communications Leadership Team globally and the U.S. Electrification Leadership Team locally. You will build a community of practice among Electrification communicators in the U.S. for both collaboration and ensuring we speak with one voice in this important market.

The work model for the role is remote for candidates already located within the United States (#LI-Remote) with a preference for someone located near an ABB Hub location (Cary NC Richmond VA Chicago IL Atlanta GA).

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Electrification communications strategy and local narrative: Responsible for developing a comprehensive communication strategy for Electrification in the U.S. Closely align with the overall Electrification-wide goals and local divisions to implement a comprehensive communications strategy. Develop a local narrative that articulates how ABBs electrification technologies help U.S. industries and customers to outrun. Ensure alignment across all EL internal stakeholders so we are telling one ABB story to all key audiences (GRPA Sales Marketing HR etc.) Continuously strengthen the companys brand image and value proposition of Electrification in the minds of customers.

• Trade media and local thought leadership: Enhance the influence of Electrification in the U.S. through trade media engagement and thought leadership initiatives. Develop and implement a strategic trade media relations program to increase visibility of Electrification in the U.S. Coordinate trade media interviews and build a communication bridge between division experts and the trade media. Plan and organize thought leadership activities including speaking engagements industry engagements and contributed content. Partner with U.S. Country Communications on Tier 1 and financial media in the U.S. including developing messages and briefing documents.

• Electrification social media content: Oversee the social media content of the Electrification in the U.S. Develop a personalized social media strategy for Electrification and its target audiences. Manage and govern social media accounts regularly release high-quality and engaging content including product information industry trends success stories etc. Actively interact with followers and influencers enhance brand activity and user stickiness on social media platforms and promote the conversion of potential customers.

• Leads communications for cross-divisional (2 or more) events trade shows and conferences in partnership with marketing and other division comms: Collaborate closely with the communication teams of the Electrification divisions to jointly plan and execute important cross-divisional activities. Be fully responsible for communication and coordination work from the pre-event promotion on-site information dissemination to post-event summary and feedback. Ensure that the activities can fully demonstrate the companys comprehensive strength and enhance the companys overall image in the industry.

• Electrification storytelling: Collect and tell stories that bring our narrative to life including customer and partner stories. Write vivid and persuasive stories through interviewing customers and partners. Use various channels such as the companys official website social media etc. for extensive dissemination. Strengthen the trust and recognition of potential customers and partners in the products and services of Electrification with real - life customer experiences. Robust use of metrics to demonstrate the impact of content. Lead executive communications for external audiences for the US Business Lead and US Sales Lead.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor/Master Degree with more than 15 years of global Communication experience in related industries. Multi-national company experience is preferred.

• Best in class communication skills including writing storytelling and coaching senior leaders.

• Media relations experience specifically trade media. Issues management experience is a plus.

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration sills. Ability to influence to deliver business outcomes.

• Experience working in a highly decentralized organization.

• Strong project management and team leadership (has 1 direct report)

• Market and customer orientation.

• Fluent English mandatory

• Candidates must possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Whats in it for you

We empower you to take the lead share bold ideas and shape real outcomes. Youll grow through hands-on experience mentorship and learning that fits your goals. Here your work doesnt just matter it moves things forward

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $162000 and $259200 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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Health Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

• Vision benefit

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

• Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums

• Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid

• Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance

• Parental Leave up to 6 weeks

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.