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 you'll do The 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 Development Own and develop a clear, compelling narrative for NA business strategy and transformation priorities Partner closely with Regional President to create high‑impact materials for ExCom updates, leadership presentations, board members, shareholder committee members and town halls Ensure consistency and clarity of messaging across initiatives and communications Cross-Functional Alignment & Engagement Drive alignment across business units and functions by ensuring shared understanding of priorities Plan, implement and manage proposed recommendations and projects Act as a connector across teams, lending support and guiding senior executive decision‑making processes Provide active guidance to team members during key strategic projects Identify and address areas of misalignment or communication gaps Strategy Execution Support Translate strategy into clear initiatives, milestones, and execution frameworks Support 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 executives Suggest improvements to existing business strategies to drive growth Provide visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies across key initiatives Leads various special projects as needed including top leader events and global visits #J-18808-Ljbffr