Sr. Director of Communications

Job Description

The Senior Director - Communications for Global Flexibles is a key member of the Amcor's Communications Leadership Team (CLT) responsible for leading, developing and implementing Communications strategy to meet the needs of the business. The focus of the role is to proactively develop, execute and measure high-impact (engagement, motivation) communication for a diverse global audience yet tailored to regional / local needs where needed.

S/he partners and guides senior leaders on communication that promotes the understanding of the Amcor strategy, business priorities, goals, directions, and key initiatives across the global organization, as well as ensure direct information flow to co-workers on key strategic discussions. S/he is also responsible for leading the development and executing global internal and external communications plans in an efficient and effective manner to support all Amcor's businesses.

This requires the need to allocate and invest resources to high value and impact activities.

This is a key leadership role that requires strong influencing skills and cross-functions collaboration with senior leaders within the Division and across the organization.

• Lead the Communications Team for the division to ensure effective and efficient support to the business on a daily basis.
• Provide communication expertise, counsel and support for major change initiatives and transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, policy changes, etc.
• Manage multi-stakeholder relationships with various members of the senior leadership team, serving as a thought-leader, advisor and technical expert on all matters of communication.
• Serve as an effective and credible ambassador
  -with external and internal stakeholders - for Amcor, its products, culture and aspirations.
• Oversee the governance and editorial process for internal communications vehicles (e.g., announcements, newsletters, leadership portal, internal social media tools, etc.) and help an ongoing evolution to more efficient, effective and integrated practices.
• Work with the Communications CoE in ensuring digital platforms (internal and/or external, including social media) are managed effectively and aligned to business strategy and priorities, and a cohesive channel strategy.
• Actively partner with others in the global communications team to lead integrated content strategies that reinforce Division or BG-specific content and Amcor-wide standards and priorities
• Develop communications materials to help leaders articulate positions and engage others (e.g., key messages, talking points, etc.)
• Provide expert communications counsel to key stakeholder groups and senior executives and support them at regular intervals to ensure their communication strategies are fit for purpose.
• Plan, develop and execute an annual internal communications plan and a portfolio of communication activities that engages employees in support of Amcor strategy and execution.
• Establish communication success metrics by which to measure and demonstrate success in communication strategy execution

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related discipline
• Masters in Business Administration, Communications or related discipline a plus
• Min 15 years external and/or internal communications experience and demonstrated success, preferably in a packaging manufacturing environment
• Proven experience dealing first hand with executives and senior leadership.
• Extensive experience in change communications and a proven track record of effective delivery of integrated, multi-channel internal communications programs and campaigns.
• In-depth experience in either FMCG, manufacturing or international companies, agencies
• Experience managing budgets, agencies and vendors
• Hands-on experience leading cross geographical teams with diverse profiles.
• Solid business understanding and financial acumen
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial, independent, and forward thinker
• Strong interpersonal communications skills;
  Goal-oriented strategic discipline and ability to translate it into tactical execution;
  Highly collaborative
• Excellent…