Senior Manager, Global Communications

Summary

Join the Global Communications team at Avery Dennison as a senior communications manager, responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that support business objectives, drive employee engagement, and elevate the company's reputation.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Advertising, Journalism, Marketing or related field
• 10+ years’ broad reaching communications, marketing, marketing communications experience or related, with a minimum of five years developing objectives (preferably global) and strategies for applicable communications programs
• Experience in change management
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills, including speech-writing
• Excellent project management skills & vendor selection experience
• Effectively work cross-divisionally, in diverse cultures and operating structures, for leadership with differing strategic objectives and approaches to the marketplace
• Proven track record of working across multiple divisions/operating groups and functions and juggling multiple priorities
• Experience in managing the systems and processes for dissemination of internal communications information and be able to set policies and standards for the function
• Skilled in influencing senior management, with a high level of integrity
• Skilled in developing clear, succinct articulation of communications objectives in the form of project briefs
• Product and company branding experience
• Creativity skills – including creative and art direction
• Skilled in quickly grasping complicated information and communicating it in an audience-appropriate fashion
• Ability to conceive, plan, execute and evaluate the whole range of communications materials – including advertising, direct mail, print collateral, electronic collateral, sales promotions, internal communications and PR

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic communications plans, identify key messages and produce high-impact materials that effectively convey timely and relevant information to diverse audiences across ID Solutions and Vestcom business units, globally
• Champion employee engagement and collaboration through new and existing enterprise channels, including executive videos, town hall meetings, special events and more
• Build a more transparent and open communications culture through strategic manager communications and toolkits that connect leaders to key business priorities and empower them to be effective communicators
• Collaborate with internal clients to design, implement, and measure communications programs and activities that drive business results
• Serve as communications partner to the VP, Human Resources for ID Solutions and Vestcom, developing employee communications related to key HR initiatives
• Serve as communications partner to the VP, Digital and Hardware Innovations, Solutions Group, developing employee communications related to key digital initiatives
• Ensure that new information is regularly added to all other communications media, including the company intranet
• Proactively drive the creation, execution and evaluation of the business’ communications campaigns
• Manage internal and external resources to maximize creativity, productivity and cost efficiencies
• Keep internal and external audiences informed on the assigned business(es) objectives and goals
• Champion correct usage of graphics standards and corporate guidelines. Protect and promote the business’ brand and Avery Dennison corporate identity
• Review work submitted by outside agencies/contractors to ensure accuracy, proper design, layout, copy, etc. Coordinate activities with the sales department
• Play a pivotal role in developing, implementing and managing internal communications programs
• Develop and execute strategic, consistent and ongoing internal communications programs, as well as leveraging internal and external messages and promoting a common identity, purpose, value and culture among all employees
• Partner with key stakeholders to foster effective, timely two-way communication between executives and employees and an understanding of corporate and divisional goals and strategies via various internal vehicles and materials – both print and electronic, manager/employee meetings and executive forums
• Develop, write and produce regular newsletters
• Assist with executive speeches and presentations as needed. Assist in maximizing Company’s reputation through involvement in community activities (i.e. United Way, Chambers of Commerce, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proactive, with the ability to solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
• Able to operate effectively as a self-starter, but also participate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of quality, speed, and flexibility for change
• Highly skilled at communicating with global internal audiences through a variety of channels and employing innovative strategies and tactical solutions
• Results-driven; able to meet deadlines and establish clear priorities quickly
• Able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships; proven track record of working with all levels of employees, from the factory floor to the c-suite