PURPOSE
The primary role of the Corporate Communications Manager is to assist the Cluster Marketing Communication Director and develop new approaches to communication that improve engagement with the Schneider brand and meet business needs of this growing organization. The position will be in charge of producing high-quality content that engages internal employees and external stakeholders and builds brand recognition. This candidate will have the opportunity to help shape communications strategy, help build and curate external presence and create an internal environment of shared understanding. He/she should demonstrate an ability to take smart risks, solve problems, influence peers and senior leadership and deliver results.
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Job Description
Internal Communications (IC): 30%
• Define the IC strategy and plan.
• Implement IC Plan and follow-up.
• Relay global messaging and manage local communications at the country level through:
- ensuring all staff have access to a range of internal communications so that they can keep up-to-date with important news, share information and raise concerns.
- managing the compilation and the agenda for town hall, employee engagement activities, monthly e-newsletter, including writing and editing content, arranging photography, overseeing design and being the facilitator, MC
- ensuring that all communication messaging, processes and tools are consistent throughout the various channels that are being utilized
- supporting the business and people transformations, analyzing their impact on people and performance, designing and driving the appropriate communication plan and actions to support the change management
- driving, when necessary, the post-merger integration internal communication strategy and plan, for an acquisition under the Operations leadership, aligned with global PMI process
- Designing and implementing, given the case, the crisis communication plan, aligned with the corporate process and guidelines. Define upstream clear roles and responsibilities and organize dedicated training, if necessary, with other departments involved
- being an active change agent of the IC transformation
- getting staff feedback across BU/Dept to gain their views on internal communications and suggestions for improvements
- Close and consistent engagement with Zone and Global IC teams to ensure alignment on IC guidance, company campaign messages, activities, execution, and measurement
External Communication:
• Develop strategies and implement the overall external communications plans for Schneider VN as a whole (this includes public relations, executive visibility, industry standing, stakeholder relations, etc.)
• Engage media (traditional and social outreach), influencers, and other audiences around milestones
• Build productive and effective working relationship with strategic alliances (local government organization and authorities, industrial associations, chambers....)
• Analyze public policy and opinion and provides consultant to management
• Maintain thorough knowledge of market, products, and commercial vision
• Effectively manage potential risks, high-profile issues and crisis
• Collaborate with Segment & Channel Leads, or internal stakeholders to ensure aligned brand and product messaging and approach to key milestones
• Establish effective speaking opportunities and prepare keynotes for spokespersons
• Be a strategic counselor and go-to person for high-level communications strategy with management
Corporate Citizenship Program
• Developing and implementing comprehensive CSR strategies that align with the company's mission, values and business objectives.
• Managing and overseeing CSR programs and initiatives, including sustainability projects, community outreach and philanthropic activities.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address social, environmental and ethical issues relevant to the business.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of CSR initiatives, providing regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best practices in corporate social responsibility.
• Promoting awareness and engagement in CSR activities among employees and the broader community.
• Representing the company at CSR-related events, conferences and forums to enhance our reputation and build partnerships.
Qualifications
Education :
University degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, HR or Communications, Marketing, Sustainability/CSR
Working E xperience:
2 - 3 years of work experience in project management, CSR, communications....
Business Understanding :
Basic Knowledge and experience in energy management and renewable energy is a plus.
Others (e.g. language skills, technical skills) :
Proven experience in cross-functional projects, employee engagement, budget management and cost avoidance, ability to challenge existing situations and to find solutions to all situation in consideration of all constraints.
• Possess ability to work independently, to self-manage, multi-task and learn new skills quickly
• Ability to work and contribute as an effective team player in a fast - paced deadline driven environment
• Developed interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers of various technical abilities, including experience working with contractors, consultants, and sales staff as required
• Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovative thinker
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills/interpersonal communication skills. Fluent English and Vietnamese required
• Able to travel to rural areas in Vietnam and able to stay in areas without electricity for a period of time
Schedule: Full-time
Req: 009ADB