Manager, Strategy Communication & Execution

About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil, ‘all, Loctite, Snuggle, and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What youll doThe Manager, Strategy Communication & Execution plays a key role within the North America Transformation Management Office, responsible for bringing business strategy to life through clear communication, alignment, and execution support.This role ensures that strategic priorities are consistently understood, effectively communicated, and translated into aligned action across the organization. The position partners closely with senior leadership to shape messaging, drive clarity, and enable coordinated execution of key initiatives.Strategy Communication & Narrative DevelopmentOwn and develop a clear, compelling narrative for NA business strategy and transformation prioritiesPartner closely with Regional President to create high-impact materials for ExCom updates, leadership presentations, board members, shareholder committee members and town hallsEnsure consistency and clarity of messaging across initiatives and communicationsCross-Functional Alignment & EngagementDrive alignment across business units and functions by ensuring shared understanding of prioritiesPlan, implement and manage proposed recommendations and projectsAct as a connector across teams, lending support and guiding senior executive decision-making processesProvide active guidance to team members during key strategic projectsIdentify and address areas of misalignment or communication gapsStrategy Execution SupportTranslate strategy into clear initiatives, milestones, and execution frameworksSupport governance processes and leadership forums (e.g., Project Excellence)Stakeholder management: build and nurture strong advisory relationships with key external and internal senior stakeholders including influencing executivesSuggest improvements to existing business strategies to drive growthProvide visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies across key initiativesLeads various special projects as needed including top leader events and global visitsWhat makes you a good fit 5–8+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, management consulting, or business operationsDemonstrated strength in executive communication and storytellingExperience working in cross-functional, matrixed environmentsStrong ability to simplify complex topics into clear, actionable insightsExcellent project management and leadership skills including proactively driving results and a strong attention to detail.Strategic communication & storytellingStakeholder alignment and influenceStructured thinking and synthesisCollaboration and organizational agilityProject management & driveSome benefits of joining HenkelHealth Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursementThe salary range for this role is $115,000.00-$170,000.. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.