Head of External & Internal Communications (all genders welcome)

at  thyssenkrupp nucera AG Co KGaA

Company
thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company has extensive in-depth knowledge in the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrochemical plants and a strong track record of more than 600 projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts already successfully installed. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, the company offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale for green value chains and an industry fueled by clean energy a major step towards a climate-neutrality. thyssenkrupp nucera successfully made an IPO in July and is a member of the SDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since September 2023.
www.thyssenkrupp-nucera.com

We currently have an exciting job opportunity for a Head of External & Internal Communications who is to play a crucial role in bringing our story to life consistently for internal and external target groups by driving our media positioning and employee engagement. You will report to the Head of Communications & ESG.

Your tasks

• You will be responsible for the professional management of the global external and internal communications team based in Germany and the US and support individual development.
• You develop, drive, and implement the global as well as local external communication strategy, track and measure coverage as well as handle external providers and operational press relations for corporate, financial and technology topics, incl. coordinating the financial reporting and its related media topics.
• You advise the Management Board and proactively positioning the company and the Management Board in the public eye. This also includes the group-wide responsibility for steering and implementing one-voice-policy and crisis communication. You will build up, maintain and nurture strong relationships with top tier media in relevant key markets (Germany, Europe, the US and the Middle East).
• You are responsible for the strategic management of employee and leadership communication and assume global responsibility for ensuring that messages are communicated by the Management Board and other leaders. This also includes to accompany and steer complex transformation projects with a focus on change communication.
• You will manage the development of strategies, concepts and communication plans as well as control the implementation of measures and their success measurement/KPI reporting in global external and internal communications. The ability to leveraging AI and other tools for more efficient processes as well as making informed decisions based on data and company strategy and priorities is crucial. You use data insights to identify opportunities and potential challenges, manage team priorities accordingly and ensuring that communication efforts align with broader organizational goals.