Communications Manager, North America

Communications Manager, North America page is loaded## Communications Manager, North Americalocations: Atlanta, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R55992Choosing your next employer is a big decision. If you are eager to shape the future of marketing, collaborate with great people and drive real impact, we want to hear from you! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Join our team and apply your expertise as the Communications Manager- North America.**About the role**In this role, the Communications Manager will master a thorough understanding of Valmet’s mission, values, policies, and objectives for contributing to change management, people development, process optimization, digitalization, sustainable development, and improved service to internal and external stakeholders.The role will be in Valmet’s global Communications and Brand team, reporting to Director, Global Communications at Valmet, and work in close partnership with Valmet’s leadership and stakeholders internationally.The role will be based in Atlanta.**Key Responsibilities*** Develop and implement strategic Communications plan for Valmet in North America area, aligning with Valmet’s corporate communications and brand as well as organizational goals and culture. The role will prioritize internal communications, including change and strategy communications.* Liaise between Valmet’s global functions and Business Areas and local operations, ensuring effective adaptation of global messaging and plans into engaging local communication.* Support with external communications and media relations, employer branding and social media presence.* Oversee and approve the production of content, presentations, campaigns, and institutional materials for internal and local communications needs.* Manage internal communication channels, ensuring effectiveness and continuous updates.* Measure internal communication KPIs and propose continuous improvements based on data and feedback.* Manage contracts and relationships with communication agencies and other related vendors and service providers.* Ensure crisis communications readiness and manage crisis communications locally as needed, aligning with global crisis communications processes and teams.* Ensure consistency with global brand guidelines in visual identity and institutional language across all internal materials and channels.* Collaborate with key stakeholders such as People and Culture, Facilities, IT, and Executive Leadership to support strategic and organizational change initiatives.* Other related duties as needed.* Occasional travel will be expected.**Experience and education:*** Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications.* A proven track record of driving and executing impactful internal communications; and experience in media relations and mergers and acquisitions is desirable.* Experience in international corporate and/or industrial environments* Strategic involvement in engagement and organizational culture projects, change management, and transformation* Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields* Postgraduate degree or MBA in Corporate Communications, Business Administration, Digital Marketing or related areas is desirable.**What we offer**We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.**Additional Information**Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.**Where everything works together**When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.Join the team!Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission.Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions.Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. #J-18808-Ljbffr Valmet