Sr. Director of Communications

Amcor • Deerfield, IL

85d

About The Position

The Senior Director - Communications for Global Flexibles is a key member of the Amcor's Communications Leadership Team (CLT) responsible for leading, developing and implementing Communications strategy to meet the needs of the business. The focus of the role is to proactively develop, execute and measure high-impact (engagement, motivation) communication for a diverse global audience yet tailored to regional / local needs where needed. S/he partners and guides senior leaders on communication that promotes the understanding of the Amcor strategy, business priorities, goals, directions, and key initiatives across the global organization, as well as ensure direct information flow to co-workers on key strategic discussions. S/he is also responsible for leading the development and executing global internal and external communications plans in an efficient and effective manner to support all Amcor's businesses. This requires the need to allocate and invest resources to high value and impact activities. This is a key leadership role that requires strong influencing skills and cross-functions collaboration with senior leaders within the Division and across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related discipline.
• Masters in Business Administration, Communications or related discipline a plus.
• Min 15 years external and/or internal communications experience and demonstrated success, preferably in a packaging manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience dealing first hand with executives and senior leadership.
• Extensive experience in change communications and a proven track record of effective delivery of integrated, multi-channel internal communications programs and campaigns.
• In-depth experience in either FMCG, manufacturing or international companies, agencies.
• Experience managing budgets, agencies and vendors.
• Hands-on experience leading cross geographical teams with diverse profiles.
• Solid business understanding and financial acumen.
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial, independent, and forward thinker.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills; Goal-oriented strategic discipline and ability to translate it into tactical execution; Highly collaborative.
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills.
• Mastery of communication tools and their relevance/efficiency to support business objectives.
• Strong leadership skills to facilitate decision making in a matrix organization.
• Strong ability to lead self and others through high levels of ambiguity.
• Strong project management skill, preferably involving change management at an enterprise level.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in spoken and written English. Additional languages a plus.
• Exceptional copywriting skills across multiple formats (e.g., announcements, memos, speeches).
• Uncanny ability to read interpersonal situations and respond appropriately; comfortably interacts with all people in the organization (up, down, peer); able to maintain productive relationships even during conflict.
• Demonstrates solid business and financial acumen, easily and independently translating business imperatives into communications solutions.
• Remains resilient through adversity; pushes for and gets results despite tough condition; energized by new, tough assignments and overcoming obstacles.
• Desires increasing leadership responsibility and the full accountability it carries.
• Project management skills in complex projects involving multiple senior stakeholders.
• Digitally (IT) savvy and deep understanding of communication tools and channels, including social media.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide variety of cultures and functions / coach and develop co-workers in cross-functional teams.
• Unquestionable maturity, strong self-awareness and proven ability to lead indirectly.
• Team player.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and co-ordinate multiple business demands in line with the overall company strategy.
• Hands-on and digital savvy contributor who has an excellent knowledge of modern technological communications tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Communications Team for the division to ensure effective and efficient support to the business on a daily basis.
• Provide communication expertise, counsel and support for major change initiatives and transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, policy changes, etc.
• Manage multi-stakeholder relationships with various members of the senior leadership team, serving as a thought-leader, advisor and technical expert on all matters of communication.
• Serve as an effective and credible ambassador -with external and internal stakeholders - for Amcor, its products, culture and aspirations.
• Oversee the governance and editorial process for internal communications vehicles (e.g., announcements, newsletters, leadership portal, internal social media tools, etc.) and help an ongoing evolution to more efficient, effective and integrated practices.
• Work with the Communications CoE in ensuring digital platforms (internal and/or external, including social media) are managed effectively and aligned to business strategy and priorities, and a cohesive channel strategy.
• Actively partner with others in the global communications team to lead integrated content strategies that reinforce Division or BG-specific content and Amcor-wide standards and priorities.
• Develop communications materials to help leaders articulate positions and engage others (e.g., key messages, talking points, etc.).
• Provide expert communications counsel to key stakeholder groups and senior executives and support them at regular intervals to ensure their communication strategies are fit for purpose.
• Plan, develop and execute an annual internal communications plan and a portfolio of communication activities that engages employees in support of Amcor strategy and execution.
• Establish communication success metrics by which to measure and demonstrate success in communication strategy execution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees.
• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location.
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree