Communications Manager

Job Description

Communications Manager 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. Write the next chapter of your ABB story. This position reports to Communications Manager Your role and responsibilities We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Internal Communications Manager to join our Finance & Accounting Operations (FAO) team in Bangalore, India. This position is part of ABB Business Services and is hosted by the Electrification Business Area. This role is key to ensuring effective communication across FAO, fostering a culture of transparency, and enhancing employee engagement. The ideal can-didate should be self-motivated, have a strong background in internal communications, possess excel-lent content creation skills, and demonstrate superior collaborative proficiency. The work model for the role is: Onsite, Hybrid This role is contributing to ABB Shared Services in Bangalore. You will be mainly accountable for: Developing and Implementing Communication Strategies: Contribute to and execute comprehensive internal communication plans that align with FAO’s goals and values, supporting our core mission of delivering high-quality communications support between FAO and the Divisions. Content Creation: Produce high-quality multi-media content for various internal channels, including newsletters, intranet, emails, and presentations. Excellent writing skills are highly desirable. Employee Engagement: Design and implement initiatives to boost employee engagement and motiva-tion, such as town halls, staff events, and recognition programs. Change Management: Support organizational change initiatives by developing and contributing to communication plans that facilitate smooth transitions and minimize disruption. Collaboration: Work closely with HR, IS, HSE, and other departments to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with FAO’s overall business objectives. Crisis Communication: Develop and manage internal communication strategies for crisis situations, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination. Measurement and Reporting: Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement. Qualifications for the role Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Experience: More than 8 years of experience in internal communications, preferably within a shared services or large organization. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, combined with creative thinking. Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships at all levels of the organization, while also guiding managers in effective communication strategies Can-do attitude, capable of working independently while also actively collaborating with communica-tions colleagues both locally and globally within FAO. Teamwork is essential in this role, and the candi-date should excel in fostering a cooperative and supportive environment. Excellent project management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated capacity to handle mul-tiple tasks simultaneously. Paired with strong problem-solving skills, this creates a dynamic and effec-tive approach to tackling any challenge. Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms (e.g., intranet content management systems, PowerPoint, Apsis, etc) with an enthusiasm for embracing new technology solutions. Film-making and video-editing experience would be a significant advantage. Experience in identifying, working with and managing external agencies. Experience with change management and crisis communication is a plus. More about us Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society. go.abb/electrification For current open positions you can visit our career website https://global.abb/group/en/careers and apply. Please refer to the recruitment fraud caution notice using the link https://global.abb/group/en/care Show more Show less