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Your role and responsibilities

Take ABB’s Communication in Sweden to the Next Level. Are you ready to lead and elevate the communication strategy for one of the world’s most innovative technology companies? As Head of Communications for ABB Sweden and Robotics & Discrete Automation, Sweden, you will play a key role in shaping ABB’s brand, building strong media relationships, and driving strategic communication in a dynamic, high-tech environment.

As ABB’s primary spokesperson in Sweden, you will be responsible for media relations at the highest level, ensuring that the company’s vision and messaging reach the right audiences. This is a unique opportunity to influence, inspire, and lead a skilled team in a cutting-edge industry.

• Lead and inspire a team of five communication professionals, including a dedicated Robotics Communications Leader.
• Lead Sweden Communications function “Community of Practice” comprised of Division communications teams to support the development of the function and “One ABB” Sweden story.
• Position ABB in the media as the company’s main spokesperson towards business media in Sweden.
• Strengthen ABB’s brand and reputation through strategic communication, both external and internal, that supports business goals and drives profitable growth.
• Manage crisis communication as part of ABB’s Swedish crisis task force, ensuring swift and effective handling of challenges.
• Working with ABB Group Communications, lead communications around ABB’s financial results in line with Swedish regulatory requirements, including support of CEO with media interviews and additional press outreach to maintain ABB’s image and reputation in Sweden.
• Collaborate with business leaders and divisional communicators to develop external communication plans that enhance ABB’s market position.
• Translate business strategy into a powerful communication strategy, engaging customers, employees, and key stakeholders.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact—are you ready to shape the future of industrial communication at ABB?

Qualifications for the role

• Undergraduate degree, or higher, in Communications or other relevant discipline.
• 15 years’ experience in Communications, mix of agency and corporate experience in a highly matrixed organization preferred.
• In-depth demonstrable knowledge and experience of all aspects of internal and external communications.
• Extensive network within the press and media and ability to lead local crisis communications autonomously.
• Strong Business partnership, collaboration and communication skills, with deep experience in managing internal and external relationships seamlessly.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams and influence from in a matrixed organization.
• Fluency in English and Swedish (written and spoken) and strong writing/editing skills.

More about us

ABB’s history in Sweden dates back over 140 years with the founding of ASEA, which merged in 1987 with Swiss industry company Brown, Boveri and Cie to form ABB in 1987. With a dual listing on the Nasdaq Nordic Exchange in Sweden and SIX Swiss Exchange in Switzerland, the company maintains a high profile with Swedish stakeholders including customers, government leaders, NGO’s, academics, investors and media.

ABB’s Robotics Division is a global industry leader, offering value to our customers through innovative products and solutions, with a unique scope across the Robotics and Machine Automation Industries. The Robotics business is a leading growth and innovation indicator for ABB. With global manufacturing, solution centers and sales offices and three Business Lines, along with four Product Groups along distinct customer segments that provide their customers with an end-to-end experience, ABB Robotics is driven by a clear understanding of customer requirements for its products, solutions and services.

Recruiting Manager Scott Trahan: scott.trahan@ch.abb.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nicolin Ahlqvist, +4621 34 42 50; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +4621-32 85 47; Unionen: Roger L. Gustavsson, +4621-32 90 97. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Irma Leijon, +46 724 61 23 14.

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

Apply the latest by March 23rd 2025. Please note that, to be eligible for employment at ABB AB, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a health- and drug test and could also include a background check. We kindly decline any direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.