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.

Strategic Communications Leadership:

• Develop and implement a global corporate communications strategy

• Shape the company’s narrative and reputation in alignment with business and leadership objectives

• Position the CEO and executive team across internal and external channels

Internal Communications:

• Drive internal communications initiatives across regions and functions

• Lead change and transformation communication in close collaboration with HR

• Promote culture, transparency, and engagement across all levels

External Communications & Media Relations:

• Manage corporate messaging, media outreach, crisis communications, and press activities

• Supervise the content strategy for owned and earned media

• Act as the point of contact for communications agencies and media representatives

Public Affairs & Stakeholder Relations:

• Build and manage relationships with political, regulatory, and industry stakeholders

• Monitor policy developments relevant to the business and advise leadership

• Represent the company in public and institutional forums (e.g. industry associations, policy networks)

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead and develop a small, international communications team

• Act as a sparring partner to the CEO and senior leadership

• Align cross-functional messaging with departments such as Legal, HR, Strategy, and Compliance

Must-Have:

• Degree in Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field

• 10+ years of professional experience in corporate communications and/or public affairs, preferably in an international industrial environment

• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and steering cross-functional communication efforts

• Strong track record in stakeholder management, positioning of leadership, and strategic messaging

• Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and German

• High level of political awareness and intercultural competence

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in regulatory environments or public institutions

• Background in employer branding or transformation communication

• Familiarity with external agency and partner management