Head of Country Communications Germany (m/f/d)

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Country Holding Officer / Head of Communications for Electrification (indirect)

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will lead media and PR efforts, manage internal communications, oversee digital channels, and safeguard ABB's brand and reputation in Germany. You will also play a crucial role in crisis communications and issues management. The work model for the role is hybrid. #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Communications function in Germany. Main stakeholders are ABB's employees, business area communicators, media representatives, and external partners. You will be mainly accountable for: • Leading media relations with Tier 1 and financial publications, acting as a spokesperson and managing media inquiries • Managing crisis communications and issues management to minimize negative impact on ABB's brand and reputation • Overseeing internal and digital communications, ensuring proper dissemination of ABB Corporate content across channels and alignment with key functions like legal, HR, HSE, and security • Safeguarding ABB's brand identity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a balanced representation of all business areas in Germany • Managing the country communications budget efficiently to maximize effectiveness and transparency • Collaborating with other communicators, including those in government affairs, in line with the ABB Way • Serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring that communication aligns with business objectives and effectively supports ABB's corporate vision • Proactively engaging with senior executives, media, and stakeholders, leveraging your influencing skills to drive alignment and impact You will join a collaborative and dynamic team, where you will be able to drive ABB's Communications strategy and strengthen its brand presence in Germany. For this position ABB performs pre-employment screening in alignment with local legislation before extending an offer. By applying to this open role you agree with this process, and specific consent from you for the pre-employment screening will be addressed during the recruitment process. Please be assured that only business-related topics will be part of the pre-employment screening.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
• 10+ years of proven experience in Communication or Public Relations within a complex, matrixed organization
• Exceptional proficiency in both written and spoken German and English, with a strong ability to write and edit content for diverse audiences
• Expertise and hands-on experience in all facets of internal and external communications, with a solid track record of successful initiatives
• Proven ability to lead and motivate local and remote teams, achieve organizational focus on key priorities, provide clear direction, coach/mentor, and influence in a matrix organization
• A well-established network within the media and press, with the ability to lead and manage crisis communications independently and effectively
• Strong business acumen with excellent collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage both internal and external stakeholder relationships with ease

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Modern workplace in a newly built facility
• Employee parking available
• Parental Leave
• Family Care Leave
• Flexible Working Hours
• ABB Children's Holiday Home
• Bicycle Leasing

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference. ABB AG Your contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate