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

About the role

ABB is looking for an Events & Exhibitions CoE Manager (f/m/d) in Untersiggenthal, Switzerland, reporting to the Global Communications Manager. The role leads the global Event and Exhibition Center of Expertise, manages regional experts and oversees EMEA event execution, and covers a 12-month maternity period. It works in a hybrid format (#Li-hybrid) and contributes to the Motion, High Power Division.

Key responsibilities

• Guide and mentor regional event experts, align them with CoE processes and divisional objectives, and take a direct role in planning and delivering priority events and exhibitions.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the CoE, including demand intake, prioritization, portfolio visibility, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement and the agreed CoE roadmap.
• Oversee event delivery: planning, suppliers, logistics, production, registration, lead capture, event technology, budgets, reporting and on-site execution, in line with CoE standards, governance and ABB policies.
• Monitor event performance, operational KPIs, CoE tools and supplier partnerships, and continuously improve delivery efficiency and the event experience.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in communications, marketing, event management or a related field, including 5+ years in event management.
• Leadership experience in a global or matrix organization, with team management and development.
• Solid experience managing complex event portfolios, budgets, suppliers and multi-regional delivery.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management or a related field.
• Experience in multinational, cross-cultural settings and in a CoE or shared services model.
• Fluent in English; willing to travel.

Required skills

• Project management, execution, organizational and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of physical, hybrid and digital event formats, engagement strategies, lead capture and event technology platforms.