Events & Exhibitions CoE Manager (f/m/d), 80-100% (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Chez ABB, nous aidons les industries à fonctionner de manière plus efficace et plus propre, et chaque personne ici y contribue. Nous vous donnerons les moyens de réussir, nous contribuerons à votre développement, et nous serons fiers de l’impact que nous aurons créé ensemble. Rejoignez-nous et contribuez à faire fonctionner ce qui fait tourner le monde. Ce Poste Est Placé Sous L'autorité De Global Communications Manager __ Your Role And Responsibilities The role leads the global Event and Exhibition Center of Expertise, managing regional experts and overseeing EMEA event execution while ensuring the effective delivery of the CoE operating model, services, and event portfolio during a 12-month maternity cover. The role focuses on operational excellence, team leadership, execution of priority events and exhibitions, and the implementation and continuous improvement of established processes, tools, and ways of working. It ensures alignment with divisional priorities, oversees budgets and compliance with global standards, and acts as the central coordination point to enable consistent, effective events supported by effective cross-regional and cross-divisional collaboration. The Work Model For The Role Is This role is contributing to the Motion, High Power Division in Untersiggenthal, Kanton Aargau. You will be mainly accountable for
• Guiding and mentoring regional event experts, ensuring alignment with established CoE processes, divisional objectives, and consistent cross-regional collaboration, whilst taking a direct role in the planning and delivery of priority event and exhibition activities.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of the Events & Exhibitions CoE, including demand intake, prioritization, portfolio visibility, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and execution of the agreed CoE roadmap and service offering.
• Managing high-quality event delivery by overseeing event planning, suppliers, logistics, production, registration, lead capture, event technology, budgets, reporting, and on-site execution, while ensuring compliance with CoE standards, governance requirements, and ABB policies.
• Overseeing event performance, operational KPIs, CoE tools, self-service resources, and supplier partnerships, while continuously improving delivery efficiency, adoption of CoE services, and the overall event experience across Motion divisions and regions. Qualifications For The Role
• 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 of 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. More

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