Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

Are you ready to work with a purpose? At ABB, you can be sure you’re helping to create a better world. The business you’ll secure and the partnerships you’ll build will touch the lives of millions when they lead to sustainable power plants in remote corners of the world or improved safety for workers in auto plants.

ABB is seeking a Internal Communications Manager US for its Cary, North Carolina location. This role is develops and implements internal communications strategies and programs across the United States. The Manager helps build new communication processes and drives communications at all levels inside the organization, partnering with executives, businesses and functions. He/she creates clear and compelling messages – and finds innovative ways to deliver them – that drive business results. The Manager drives communication measurement based on business objectives instead of relying on vanity metrics or output counts.

Your responsibilities

• Create and execute strategic internal communications plans for U.S. employees.
• Create engaging written and visual messaging to motivate and inspire employees.
• Write news articles, posts, blogs, and announcements for various internal communications channels.
• Support executive communications for select U.S. country and business leaders.
• Provide communication support for various corporate events.
• Oversee rollout and localization of global comms initiatives and change-management plans within the U.S.
• Manage communications projects with high detail and accuracy from start to finish.
• Partner with corporate functions to assist with functional communications.
• Assist with developing management communication plans for businesses.
• Assist with internal social media management for U.S. employees.
• Serve as channel owner for various communications channels in the U.S.
• Manage communication and design agencies to produce deliverables on time and on budget.

Your background

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field and minimum 8 years in corporate internal communications roles.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in organizational communications or related field, or equivalent experience and 10 years in internal and corporate communications roles.
• Proficient in Associated Press (AP) Style.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of producing creative and strategic communications & content.
• Strong project management skills and ability to own large-scale projects from start to finish.
• Ability to edit written and visual communications from various sources.
• Ability to localize global content and programs for a U.S. audience.
• Strong capability for independent direction and decision-making.
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate across various corporate cultures.
• Ability to function successfully within ambiguity and complexity.
• Entrepreneur with initiative to build new programs from idea to execution.
• Web content management system experience (CMS).
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Education or training specifically in organizational or internal communications.
• Video editing software knowledge.
• Ability to capture and communicate the voice of leaders.
• Ability to create and build relationships across geographic and cultural boundaries.
• Ability to effectively manage communication and design agencies.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.
• Experience with communication measurement.