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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in Event Management, including leadership within global organizations, managing complex event portfolios, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, project management, and leveraging KPIs for continuous improvement in event execution.
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Event ManagementLeadership ExperienceProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementEvent Technology
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Hard Skills
Event PlanningBudget ManagementSupplier ManagementLogistics CoordinationLead CaptureKPI AnalysisPortfolio ManagementGovernance ComplianceHybrid Event FormatsDigital Event Formats
Soft Skills
Team ManagementOrganizational SkillsSolution-Oriented MindsetCross-Cultural CommunicationSelf-Management
Tools & Technologies
Event Technology PlatformsCoE ToolsReporting ToolsRegistration SystemsSelf-Service Resources
Industry Keywords
CommunicationsMarketingEvent ManagementShared Services ModelMultinational Environments
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the global Event and Exhibition Center of Expertise (CoE)
- Manage regional event experts and oversee EMEA event execution
- Deliver the CoE operating model, services, and event portfolio during a 12-month maternity cover
- Guide and mentor regional event experts and participate directly in planning and delivering priority events and exhibitions
- Manage daily CoE operations, including demand intake, prioritization, portfolio visibility, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and execution of the CoE roadmap and service offering
- Oversee event planning, suppliers, logistics, production, registration, lead capture, event technology, budgets, reporting, and on-site execution
- Ensure compliance with CoE standards, governance requirements, and ABB policies
- Oversee event performance, operational KPIs, CoE tools, self-service resources, and supplier partnerships
- Continuously improve delivery efficiency, adoption of CoE services, and the event experience across Motion divisions and regions
- Report to the Global Communications Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field, including 5+ years in event management
- Leadership experience within a global or matrix organization, with demonstrated team management and development capabilities
- Solid experience managing complex event portfolios, budgets, suppliers, and multi-regional event delivery
- Well-developed project management, execution, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of physical, hybrid, and digital event formats, including engagement strategies, lead capture, and event technology platforms
- Experience working in multinational, cross-cultural environments
- Experience in a CoE or shared services model
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field
- Self-managed professional with a solution-oriented, practical mindset
- Experience leveraging KPIs and insights for continuous improvement
- Willingness to travel
- Fluent in English
Benefits
Comp & perks- 12-month maternity cover
- Hybrid work model
- Leadership and professional growth opportunities
- Opportunity to contribute to ABB's global operations and cleaner, smarter future
- Cross-regional and cross-divisional collaboration
- Willingness to travel associated with the role