External Communications Project Manager

About this role

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 chann