Senior Communications Business Partner Corporate Functions

at  SABIC Saudi Basic Industries Corp

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master or Bachelor degree in Communication Studies or Equivalent and minimum 7 years of professional experience in corporate communications or related function in a dynamic and fast-paced B2B multinational environment.
• Excellent project management skills and strong business acumen, with strong execution and drive for results.
• Ability to work with disparate global teams and activities and to act in complex matrix structures.
• Good at selling new ideas, generating enthusiasm & generating action from people
• Change agent and able to facilitate change processes from a communication standpoint.
• Decisive, able to define own objectives, ability to multi-task, work under pressure and strength to say “no” when appropriate.
• A self-starter, enthusiastic and a good team player
• Analytical thinker with strong hands on mentality
• Personal & Collaborative leadership – strong in influencing and stakeholder engagement
• Strong in both written and verbal communication as well as proficient in English

JOB PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as the focal point for Corporate Functions to develop and execute internal and external communications strategies & plans to support business objectives. Partner with Corporate Functions to assure alignment with global communications initiatives and/or create regional-specific communications strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with regional Corporate Function leads to develop internal and external communications strategies and plans, aligned with business needs and global corporate function and/or business initiatives.
• Ensure client groups are aware of global communications initiatives that affect their functions.
• Drive change management activities, such as stakeholder analysis, surveys and assessments to evaluate and develop change management plans.
• Develop communications in alignment with SABIC brand guidelines and standards, including messaging and design, of all communications developed in support of business needs.
• Advise our Vice President for Europe and corporate functions leaders in delivery of key corporate leadership messages for team meetings, site events and public engagement.
• Lead communications when serving as a team member for projects within the region, which will require communication support, collaborating with global teams.
• Develop, plan and execute on local events for our Corporate Functions in the region and manage, maintain and enhance all involved parties, cross-functional teams during events in the region by providing counsel and/or support. Serve as events expert and advisor within the region.