External Communications Project Manager

Warrington, UK (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-channel program planning and governance for ABBs Automation comms, turning multi-format campaigns into repeatable playbooks with data-driven results.

  • Campaign Planning: Own end-to-end planning, timelines, and stakeholder alignment across podcasts, video series and distribution.
  • Vendor & Budget Ops: Coordinate briefs, milestones, reviews and invoicing with internal teams.
  • Measurement & Replication: Drive reporting and scale winning approaches across formats and channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Project manage Automation Business Area flagship positioning programs and campaigns (Industry Optimized podcast, This is Engineering video series, etc.) from planning through launch to post-launch optimization.
  • Build and maintain integrated project plans, including timelines, dependencies, budgets and approval pathways. Lead regular check-ins, capture decisions, and keep teams on track.
  • Coordinate external partners and vendors, including briefs, delivery milestones, review cycles, and budget/invoicing support in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain clear and structured documentation across all programs, including briefs, scripts, distribution plans, and performance summaries.
  • Ensure alignment and visibility of key activities across the Business Area and Divisions, supporting a unified planning approach and transparent stakeholder communication.
  • Establish clear reporting for each program and drive a data-driven approach to campaign measurement and optimization.
  • Enable best-practice sharing to scale successful approaches across formats, activation playbooks, vendors, and channels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, marketing or a related field.
  • Immediate availability is required.
  • Contract basis until the end of December 2026.

Preferred

  • Experience coordinating communications or content production workflows is a strong advantage.
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