Communications Manager, North America

Valmet • Atlanta, GA

17h

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join us and make your mark as our next Communications manager – North America Choosing your next employer is a big decision. If you are eager to shape the future of marketing, collaborate with great people and drive real impact, we want to hear from you! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Join our team and apply your expertise as the Communications Manager- North America. About the role In this role, the Communications Manager will master a thorough understanding of Valmet’s mission, values, policies, and objectives for contributing to change management, people development, process optimization, digitalization, sustainable development, and improved service to internal and external stakeholders. The role will be in Valmet’s global Communications and Brand team, reporting to Director, Global Communications at Valmet, and work in close partnership with Valmet’s leadership and stakeholders internationally. The role will be based in Atlanta.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications.
• A proven track record of driving and executing impactful internal communications; and experience in media relations and mergers and acquisitions is desirable.
• Experience in international corporate and/or industrial environments
• Strategic involvement in engagement and organizational culture projects, change management, and transformation
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate degree or MBA in Corporate Communications, Business Administration, Digital Marketing or related areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic Communications plan for Valmet in North America area, aligning with Valmet’s corporate communications and brand as well as organizational goals and culture. The role will prioritize internal communications, including change and strategy communications.
• Liaise between Valmet’s global functions and Business Areas and local operations, ensuring effective adaptation of global messaging and plans into engaging local communication.
• Support with external communications and media relations, employer branding and social media presence.
• Oversee and approve the production of content, presentations, campaigns, and institutional materials for internal and local communications needs.
• Manage internal communication channels, ensuring effectiveness and continuous updates.
• Measure internal communication KPIs and propose continuous improvements based on data and feedback.
• Manage contracts and relationships with communication agencies and other related vendors and service providers.
• Ensure crisis communications readiness and manage crisis communications locally as needed, aligning with global crisis communications processes and teams.
• Ensure consistency with global brand guidelines in visual identity and institutional language across all internal materials and channels.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders such as People and Culture, Facilities, IT, and Executive Leadership to support strategic and organizational change initiatives.
• Other related duties as needed.
• Occasional travel will be expected.

Benefits

• We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.
• Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees