Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider. The aim of the Group's activities is to increase the efficiency and sustainability of customers in the process industry and to establish itself as the number one partner in the market for this purpose. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and plant expansion to turnarounds and digital applications.
The company delivers its services in two service lines: Engineering & Maintenance and Technologies. Bilfinger is primarily active in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Process industry customers come from sectors that include energy, chemicals & petrochemicals, pharma & biopharma and oil & gas. With over 30,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality and generated revenue of more than €5 billion in financial year 2024. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: positioning itself as a leader in increasing efficiency and sustainability and driving operational excellence to improve organizational performance.
Location: Mannheim or Frankfurt am Main
Are you a creative mind who can make complex topics understandable and engaging? Do you love using modern tools to tailor content to specific target audiences? Then we are looking for you!
As Manager Group Communications (m/f/d) for internal communication you are part of Group Communications & Public Affairs and will be the driving force behind the successful dissemination of information within our company. You ensure that our employees are not only informed but also inspired and motivated – whether in the office, at customer sites, or in Bilfinger workshops worldwide.
Your Tasks:
* Strategic Communication: Development and implementation of communication strategies for internal target groups.
* Content Creation: Creation of creative and target group-specific content (especially texts, videos, graphics) for internal channels such as intranet, newsletters, and employee app (Staffbase).
* Storytelling: Translation of complex topics into engaging stories that inspire and inform employees.
* Tool Management: Use of modern communication and collaboration tools like Canvas and Nuwacom to make content interactive and dynamic.
* Support with the concept, content, and implementation of intranet harmonizationResearch and Collaboration: Conducting research and exchanging ideas with internal stakeholders to develop concepts for internal communication.
* Feedback and Optimization: Analyzing the impact of communication measures and continuously improving internal communication processes.
* Development of Ideas and Concepts: Creating ideas and concepts for the use of digital visual media within the context of the company’s internal communication strategy.
* Close Collaboration: Working closely with the international leadership team, HR department, and other departments to ensure communication is tailored, relevant, and addresses key employee concerns.
* Leadership Communication Support: Supporting leadership communication by developing materials and enabling leaders to share important information with their teams, particularly regarding strategy implementation and organizational changes.
* Coordination of Internal Communication Teams: Aligning and coordinating with our international communication colleagues to ensure consistent messaging worldwide.
* Budget Planning and Vendor Management: Planning budgets, coordinating, and managing external service providers.
Our Requirements:
* Completed university or master's degree, preferably with a focus on communication sciences
* At least 3 years of professional experience in corporate communication
* Extensive editorial skills from practical experience in journalism, agency, or company, ideally in a B2B or industrial environment
* Technical affinity and experience with content management systems such as Staffbase and TYPO3 are advantageous
* Enjoy identifying, researching, formulating, and preparing complex topics
* Experience in independently planning, developing, and managing complex communication projects
* Strategic communication understanding
* Independent project implementation and willingness to take responsibility and shape
* Professional and confident handling of internal and external stakeholders at various hierarchical levels
* High level of commitment, reliability, and resilience
* Strong teamwork skills
* Fluent in German & English, both written and spoken
What do we offer:
* A responsible and varied field of activity
* An open and motivated team that will give you a warm welcome
* Plenty of room for your own ideas and creative solutions
* Challenging projects in an international environment with a wide range of development opportunities
* Flexible working hours ‘working time sovereignty’ and the option of mobile working (about 2 days per week)
* Structured onboarding for a pleasant and professional start
* Competitive remuneration and additional benefits:
o 30 days holiday per calendar year
o Entitlement to capital-forming benefits
o Company pension scheme as part of a direct insurance policy
o Corporate benefits: discounts with well-known manufacturers and brands
o Free parking spaces, job ticket/Germany ticket, discounted membership of RSG Group gyms
o Free drinks within the sites
o Modern and ergonomic workstations
For further information please contact Laura Schulz laura.schulz@bilfinger.com.