www.panalpina.com Ltd Zurich : Corporate Communications Manager

Name Of the Company : Panalpina Ltd
Company Location : Zurich
Country : Switzerland

Corporate Communications Manager (m/f) :
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Req ID: 65843
Job Function: Communications
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Level: Professional
Department: Communications (COMM)

Office Location: Basel – Corporate Head Office (PAC)
Travel Required: up to 10%
Start Date: as soon as possible

We are looking to hire an experienced Corporate Communications Manager (m/f) to develop, manage and implement the communication plan and tactics for a key change management program that includes two major SAP projects. The position is responsible for the creation, coordination and implementation of communication content and messaging for different stakeholders, across multiple channels. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring consistency and coherence with the Corporate Communication strategy and alignment with the overall Company vision and strategy.

Responsibilities :
** Together with respective key stakeholders, develop a communications strategy that supports the project objectives
** Manage the day-to-day implementation of the communication strategy, including developing messages and related content, working with internal stakeholders to deliver messages to the appropriate audiences and ensuring the plan is being followed or adjusted as required
** Propose, produce and deploy communications for the different target audiences (steering committee, project stream leads, project teams, business process owners and Panalpina employees) using the appropriate internal channels
** Ensure consistent messaging that resonates with and builds advocacy amongst the multiple stakeholder groups. Facilitate alignment and exchange of key information between the different project streams, business owners and other parts of the organization. Use communication and opportunities to mobilize, motivate and inspire people towards an understanding and acceptance of the project
** Develop content in collaboration with Corporate Communications to ensure clear, consistent, accurate and engaging content. Ensure a consistent style and approach in all communications that also support overall Company messages.
** Ensure that the communication plan is integrated into the overall Corporate Communications plan. Provide strategic alignment, structure and focus for consistent messaging, branding and results
** Also responsible for providing general writing, editing, and communication support to various internal and external communication projects

Qualifications :
** Bachelor’s degree in Communications/ Journalism or related communication/marketing discipline required
** At least four years of experience in communication; including proven business communication exprerience, planning, writing and editing for internal and external audiences
** Experience in internal communications as it relates to large system implementations, business process re-engineering projects, corporate reorganization efforts or other large-scale change initiatives

Skills :
** Ability to produce clear, precise, well-designed communication in a variety of media, including print, electronic and visual formats
** Ability to work with complex topics and simplifying them for internal audiences through writing and other creative techniques
** Strong strategic thinking skills coupled with strong hands-on writing and editing skills
** Strong project management skills
** Projiciency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.) is required
** Experience with web-based and design tools is an asset to enable online communications: HTML, XML, CMS, Adobe Creative Cloud

Languages :
** Fluent English mother tongue essential
Other languages: German, French etc. an advantage

Specifics for Job / Environment :
** You will be part of a dynamic team, part of our Corporate Communications and Operation Transformation Program-Team
** International Environment
** Our Head Office is located in Basel only 5 minutes from the main SBB railway station and the city-center

How to Apply : Apply through the link given against each job in the official website

http://www.panalpina.com/www/global/en/home/careers.html

Contact us :
Panalpina Ltd
Eichstrasse 50
8152 Glattbrugg
Switzerland