Global Internal and Transformation Communications Manager–Grid Automation

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Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Internal and Tranformation Communications Manager for its Grid Automation Business Unit. If you are passionate about storytelling, employee engagement, change management and content creation, we want to hear from you! You will be responsible for creating and managing a key part of the Grid Automation communications program to support business communications, partnering with executives, businesses, and functions. You will develop the plan, execute across all internal channels and measure what you do.

The successful candidate will be a highly collaborative and transparent individual working internally across the team and corporate partners. An innovative approach to pro-actively develop opportunities for building internal communications, driving content, and the ability to operate in a highly dynamic environment will be keys to success. At the core is driving activities to support employee engagement.

Main responsibilities:

• Create and execute strategic internal communications plans for Grid Automation teams.

• Manage communications around strategic transformation initiatives. Drive communications around change management initiatives for the business as well as oversee rollout and localization of global communications initiatives and change management plans.

• Be the communications advocate for employees—what do they need to know/feel/do to be successful in their roles.

• Create engaging written and visual messaging on behalf of executives to motivate and inspire employees, including videos, town halls, and announcements.

• Write news articles, posts, blogs, and announcements for various internal and external channels, including LinkedIn.

• Provide onsite communication support for executives at corporate and employee events, as needed.

• Manage communications projects with high detail and accuracy from start to finish.

Specific tasks:

• Editorial services, including the writing and editing of announcements and releases, both general and technical ones, speeches, presentations, fact sheets.

• Develop detailed communications plans for complex change topics and initiatives

• Consult and coach various teams on best practices of writing and storytelling

• Provide trusted counsel to key executives

Interdependencies:

• Executive interaction with a consultative mindset

• Define processes/planning/external monitor activities to reflect business priorities and long-term positioning, in line with the global strategy

• Work in close collaboration with the global internal communications community

• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years professional experience with 3 years relevant experience in internal and/or organizational communications, ideally with an interest in energy and technology  

• Experience with cross-function communications and a focus on internal editorial content (blogs, branding, web, social, etc.)

• Experience working in a global, highly- matrixed organization  

• Solid understanding of digital communications channels and tools

• Proven exceptional writing/editing and oral communication skills (writing samples will be requested)

• Proven track record in building effective internal communications programs

• Ability to define and analyze relevant metrics in dealing with different stakeholders

• Excellent written and oral English language skills are required – other languages are a plus

Preferred Requirements:

• Energy and digital business knowledge or relevant experience in our market sectors

• Strong networking ability and multi-cultural credentials

• Direct work experience with senior management

• Video or multimedia experience

• Active listener and critical thinker

Personality:

• Collaborative and supportive of the wider team

• Transparent

• Proactive, autonomous

• Systematic, methodical

• Discreet and trustworthy

• Possesses global mindset

• Resilience - strong ability to work with ambiguity and constantly changing set of circumstances and issues

• Demonstrate an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy