Communications Manager, Eastern Europe and Mediterranean (he/she) at Kone

Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Internal Communications, External Communications, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Management, Media Relations, Storytelling, Digital Communications, Social Media Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Leadership

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Are you passionate about communication, have experience from working in a global, matrix organization, and look for an opportunity to work in a world leading company with colleagues across 16 countries in Eastern Europe and Mediterranean? If so, here is an opportunity for you! We are looking for a superstar to join our Communications Center of Expertise, as Communications Manager for Eastern Europe and Mediterranean (EEM) frontline. You are expected to be both strategic and hands-on, as the role spans from planning and executing communications activities to advising senior leaders on the topic of communications. You will be responsible for internal and external communications end to end in the frontline with support from global and area colleagues in the Center of Expertise. You will be part of the Europe Communications Center of Expertise leadership team and the EEM People & Communications extended leadership team. We expect you to work from our office in one of the locations mentioned. Travels within the frontline are expected (approx. 30% of your working time) Key responsibilities within the role: Lead internal communications, building a clear EEM story and culture platform aligned with KONE’s RISE strategy Develop engaging internal channels, and content that strengthen alignment, dialogue, and employee engagement. Ensure crisis management readiness and response Coach leaders and deliver training in communication, storytelling, and crisis readiness. Define and execute the communications roadmap, integrating internal, change, and external communications. Education and experienced required: A suitable academic degree, preferably in corporate communications or journalism Min. of 5 years’ work experience in areas such as communications or marketing Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. Strong track record in media relations and in crisis communications Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills in English and at least one local language; Good digital communications skills, including creating content and managing social media channels and digital communications campaigns Experience in managing and leading projects Accuracy, attention to detail and good organizational skills Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, take charge of issues and follow through to resolution International experience is seen as an asset As a person we expect you to be innovative, self-motivated with a growth mindset and a “can do” attitude. You have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills; you lead yourself and others well. You will be operating in a fast-paced environment which means you need to know how to prioritize and understand what activities will add most value at a given time. You are passionate about communications and understand how communications add value to employees, customers, and other external stakeholders. This role requires strong internal and external stakeholder management which means strong emphasis on your business acumen and social competencies. At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/ At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

Responsibilities

Lead internal and external communications for the Eastern Europe and Mediterranean frontline to build a clear culture platform aligned with the RISE strategy. This includes managing crisis response, coaching leaders in storytelling, and executing a comprehensive communications roadmap.