Global Head of Corporate Communications (gn)A multinational industrial company with several thousand employees and operations in the manufacturing industry. The organization is entering a new strategic phase and is looking to further strengthen its visibility, internal cohesion, and external positioning. This role plays a central part in shaping the company’s communications and public affairs agenda — both strategically and operationally.Purpose of jobResponsibilitiesStrategic Communications Leadership:Develop and implement a global corporate communications strategyShape the company’s narrative and reputation in alignment with business and leadership objectivesPosition the CEO and executive team across internal and external channelsInternal Communications:Drive internal communications initiatives across regions and functionsLead change and transformation communication in close collaboration with HRPromote culture, transparency, and engagement across all levelsExternal Communications & Media Relations:Manage corporate messaging, media outreach, crisis communications, and press activitiesSupervise the content strategy for owned and earned mediaAct as the point of contact for communications agencies and media representativesPublic Affairs & Stakeholder Relations:Build and manage relationships with political, regulatory, and industry stakeholdersMonitor policy developments relevant to the business and advise leadershipRepresent the company in public and institutional forums (e.g. industry associations, policy networks)Lead and develop a small, international communications teamAct as a sparring partner to the CEO and senior leadershipAlign cross-functional messaging with departments such as Legal, HR, Strategy, and ComplianceQualificationsMust-Have:Degree in Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field10+ years of professional experience in corporate communications and/or public affairs, preferably in an international industrial environmentProven leadership experience in managing teams and steering cross-functional communication effortsStrong track record in stakeholder management, positioning of leadership, and strategic messagingExcellent communication and writing skills in both English and GermanHigh level of political awareness and intercultural competenceNice-to-Have:Experience in regulatory environments or public institutionsBackground in employer branding or transformation communicationFamiliarity with external agency and partner management #J-18808-Ljbffr