Communications Manager

• ABB Robotics, Eastern Europe Cluster

About ABB

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

Position Details

Reports to: Easter Europe Cluster Manager

Responsibilities

• As part of the PL and EE Cluster Management teams, actively contributes to the business strategy for profitable growth through the development and deployment of innovative and effective communications activities, serve as trusted advisor to Robotics managers in EE Cluster as well as Local management team in Slovakia.
• In close interaction with and the support of the RA Central Communications team, translate strategy into targeted customer-focused communications plan and tactics including: thought leadership, external and social media, digital online content, trade shows & events and product and solutions communications.
• Create/localize central positioning and communications content for products and solutions, develop communications calendar including events and shows, media and speaking opportunities.
• Serve on the country (PL) crisis task force. Offer guidance regarding crises and issues in line with ABB's operational model. Ensure all internal issues and crises are handled with minimum negative impact to the organization and the ABB brand.
• Ensure executional excellence and accountability for all communications measures in line with brand positioning and corporate identity/corporate design guidelines
• Develop social and traditional media relations strategy, coordinate and supervise media relations work for business press in coordination with External Relations and the RA Central Coms team as needed. Responsible for internal communications duties, including mandatory employee communications and oversight of GDPR compliance for local communications. Manage cascading of selective ABB Corporate content in alignment with other functions including legal and integrity, HeSE, HR, Finance, and security. Supports the business head and the management with personal communications materials including presentations, speeches, Yammer/Intranet articles and employee recognition.
• Develop/drive internal change communications program that ensures the direction of the business is clear to all employees and that each understand what is required of them for success.
• Work with/contribute to RA Central Coms team, Country Coms leads in EE Cluster to ensure sharing of content and best practices.
• Manage and apply rigorous control of the budget, ensure transparency maximize cost efficiency and minimize overlap among businesses.
• Responsible for developing KPI's and monitoring return on investment for all BL led communications activities.
• Create bank of content for reuse by global communicators in coordination with RA Coms team. Builds community of Working with RA Central Coms.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of related experience, preferably a mix of Corporate/Agency experience within the technology industry and extensive media relations experience.
• Experience in a highly matrixed organization and in coordinating with and working across geographies.
• Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken)
• Understanding of the impact of communications on the organizational Brand. Ability to advise Senior Leadership as well as communicate at all levels of the organization. Managing internal and external relationship with senior stakeholders.
• Practice in building and collaborating with formal and informal networks at all levels of an organization.
• Strong business acumen, experienced counselor to business leaders, expected to develop a deep and sophisticated understanding of the business, the portfolio, trends and key decision makers/influencers, as well as an understanding of the key drivers for success.
• Strong analytical/writing skills, able to support on keynote presentations, executive talking points, media briefings, Q&A documents etc.
• Complete connectivity with communications central team, proactive business partner, contributing communications ideas on how to improve business performance.
• Intercultural sensitivity and experienced in cross-functional, international collaboration and building strong personal networks
• Action-oriented, strong attention to detail, able to take ownership of complex projects and see them through to completion with a high standard of excellence.
• Positive and passionate personality, with a strong drive to challenge the status quo and continuously improve things.

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