Take your next career step at ABB E-Mobility with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. As External Affairs, NAM Lead you will be part of the Global Marketing and Comms Organization and will be responsible for representing ABB E mobility’s interests in the political and regulatory discussions with the key Institutions in the US and Canada. You will liaise regularly with the public administrations and regulators and will coordinate ABB E mobility’s interest representation in the region.
This position will be based in Washington, DC
Target Salary Range: $160,000-$175,000 + 15% Target bonus
In this role your main accountabilities will be:
- Partner with senior leaders to shape ABB E-mobility’s public affairs strategy and amplify our influence in the dynamic EV and clean energy ecosystem.
- Own and drive a forward-looking regulatory roadmap that connects technology, policy, and business outcomes.
- Lead and inspire a diverse team of engineers, managers, and communication professionals to shape regulatory frameworks that accelerate clean energy adoption and deliver sustainable social and environmental impact at scale.
- Stay ahead of policy and market shifts, turning emerging regulatory trends into opportunities to position ABB E-mobility as a trusted industry leader.
- Represent ABB E-mobility in trade associations, standards bodies, and industry forum to ensure our voice shapes the future of electrification.
- Develop and deliver clear, compelling policy positions and technical insights that strengthen ABB E-mobility’s credibility and influence with decision-makers.
To make the above work, we need a policy leader with:
- Passionate about technology and its ability to improve society.
- Bachelor’s degree in related study and 8+ years of experience in industry or association leading a product, communication or PR organizations.
- Experience working with trade/ industry associations and external stakeholders in more than one country.
- Experience in executing multiple initiatives and priorities concurrently.
- Ability to create, articulate and drive policy related matters.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field (public affairs, legal, communication) or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in managing Business-to-Business (B2B) and consumer products with a sustainability component.
- Experience in influencing executive stakeholders and driving organization-wide measurable results.
- Entrepreneurial and out of the box thinker in solving problems.
- Experience in partnering with public and private sector customers.
- Ability to exemplify ABB E mobility’ s values in diversity and respect and build a safe, inclusive, and representative organization that enables us to serve all people around the world.
- Ability to bring disparate perspectives and personalities together to navigate complex and rapidly shifting competitive environments.
What’s in it for you?
Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.
About ABB E-Mobility
ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E-Mobility, not just predicting it.