Senior Manager, Global Communications

Summary

Join the Global Communications team at Avery Dennison as a senior communications manager, designing and developing communications that support ID Solutions and Vestcom business objectives.

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.)