Director of Communications

Interim Management Mission

Pictogramme entreprise

Sector of activity

Industrial sector BtoB.

Type of company

International group with a presence in the EMEA region.

Company size

Several thousand employees in Europe and the Middle East.
Produces and distributes its key components in many industries.

Pictrogramme travail

Country, city

Paris, Ile-de-France.

Type of mission

Interim Management Mission

Position

As a Communication Manager
you will manage a team of 5 people.

THE COMPANY

The company is an international group with a presence in the EMEA region. It works in the industrial sector in BtoB. It is a listed company with a regular communication regulated by the market. It has several thousand employees in Europe and the Middle East. It produces and distributes its key components in many industries.

CUSTOMER NEEDS

This was a great opportunity to join an international Group through this Interim Management mission starting between mid-March and early April 2022. Our client mandated us to quickly find its future Director of Communication Interim Manager.

THE MISSION

- Coordinate and be responsible for communications strategy, messaging, content and channel management (internal, external, including customers).

- Be able to support change management within the group and work closely with all members of the business area leadership team and the group communications leadership team.

- Serve as the focal point for press and crisis communication management.

- Coordinate and be responsible for the execution of the rebranding project (internal and external) in coordination with the agencies involved and all internal stakeholders.

- In collaboration with the marketing teams, develop and implement all client related campaigns to maintain competitive differentiation.

- Close coordination also with the Human Resources Director for internal communications and employee engagement programs.

- Coordinate and contribute to the matrix organization between the group and regional structures.

THE PROFILE

- At least 15 years of professional experience.
- Autonomous and able to lead communication initiatives.
- Experienced international communications professional.
- Previous work experience in industry or B2B.
- Ability to interact with senior management in strategic, high-level business-oriented discussions and decisions.
- Experience in rebranding projects for international organizations.
- Ability to anticipate and develop communication plans to support change management and transformation projects.
- Experience working in international/matrix organizations.
- English and French required, German or any other language may be a plus.
- Previous work experience in industry or B2B is a distinct advantage.