Manager Group Communications (m/w/d)

Location: Mannheim

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider. The aim of the Group's activities is to increase the efficiency and sustainability of customers in the process industry and to establish itself as the number one partner in the market for this purpose. Bilfinger's comprehensive portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and plant expansion to turnarounds and digital applications.

The company delivers its services in two service lines: Engineering & Maintenance and Technologies. Bilfinger is primarily active in Europe, North America and the Middle East. Process industry customers come from sectors that include energy, chemicals & petrochemicals, pharma & biopharma and oil & gas. With its ~30,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality and generated revenue of €4.5 billion in financial year 2023. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic thrusts: repositioning itself as a leader in increasing efficiency and sustainability, and driving operational excellence to improve the organizational performance.

As Manager Group Communications (m/f/d) for internal communication, you are responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that reach our internal employees - both in the office and at customer sites and Bilfinger workshops worldwide. In this role, you are responsible for co-developing and implementing internal communication strategies. This position requires professional leadership with extensive experience in internal corporate communication and stakeholder management.

Your tasks:

• Research and exchange with internal stakeholders to create concepts for internal communication
• Formulate clear, convincing messages for a variety of platforms (intranet, employee app, email updates, employee events, video productions, etc.) that inspire and inform our employees
• Plan and implement internal events
• Conceptualize and implement photo reports, videos, and film productions both with external agencies and in-house using photo and video editing software
• Develop ideas and concepts for the use of digital visual media in the context of the company's internal communication strategy
• Work closely with the international management team, HR department, and other departments to ensure communication is tailored and relevant, addressing the key concerns of employees
• Support leadership communication by developing materials and enabling leaders to convey important information to teams, especially regarding strategy implementation and organizational changes
• Jointly plan and conduct events for external quarterly reporting and Capital Markets Days
• Coordinate closely with internal communication colleagues to ensure consistent messages worldwide
• Budget planning, coordination, and management of external service providers

Our requirements:

• Completed university or master's degree, preferably with a focus on communication sciences
• At least 4 years of professional experience in corporate communication
• Extensive editorial skills from practical experience in journalism, agency, or company, ideally in a B2B or industrial environment
• Enjoy identifying, researching, formulating, and preparing complex topics
• Experience in independently planning, developing, and managing complex communication projects
• Strategic communication understanding
• Independent project implementation and willingness to take responsibility and shape
• Professional and confident handling of internal and external stakeholders at various hierarchical levels
• High level of commitment, reliability, and resilience
• Strong teamwork skills
• Language skills: Fluent in German & English, both written and spoken

What do we offer:

• A responsible and varied field of activity
• An open and motivated team that will give you a warm welcome
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and creative solutions
• Challenging projects in an international environment with a wide range of development opportunities
• Personal development opportunities in various areas as well as professional development
• Flexible working hours 'working time sovereignty' and the option of mobile working
• Structured onboarding for a pleasant and professional start
• Competitive remuneration and additional benefits:
  • 30 days holiday per calendar year
  • Entitlement to capital-forming benefits
  • Company pension scheme as part of a direct insurance policy
  • Corporate benefits: discounts with well-known manufacturers and brands
  • Free parking spaces, job ticket/Germany ticket, good canteen, discounted membership of RSG Group gyms
  • Free drinks within the sites
  • Modern and ergonomic workstations

For further information please contact priscilla.contiu@bilfinger.com.

General Management | Bilfinger SE | Permanent | White-collar workers | Bachelor's degree | Marketing & PR
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