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Job Title: VP, Communications

Company Name: Holcim, Inc.
Location: Waltham, MA
Profession: Department Head or Executive

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Job Description:

Position Responsibilities (key duties, scope of position, goals, expectations, skill requirements, travel requirements)


 


·          Responsible for coordination and execution of all internal and external communications for HUS. This includes speech writing, media, spokesperson and stakeholder engagement


·          Create, implement and oversee external communication strategies, practices, process that effectively promotes and protects Holcim's external reputation


·          Work closely with Branding, Government Affairs and Legal on a daily/weekly basis


·          Functions as HUS spokesperson on key business issues and crisis management


·          Manages external communications consultant(s) within CEO approved budget


·          Liaison to parent company Holcim Ltd on relevant Communications issues


·          Expand understanding of the organization's business, performance and strategy with external audiences


·          Prepares summaries of media activity for senior management


 


Educational Criteria


 


·          Undergraduate or graduate degree in a communications related discipline or combination of a related degree and relevant experience preferred


 


Position Dimensions (i.e., communication skills, planning, teamwork, technical knowledge, leadership, initiative)


 


·          Demonstrated leadership ability


·          Team player and consensus builder with the ability to work in a multicultural environment


·          Demonstrated ability to deliver results by establishing a comprehensive communications strategy based on business objectives


·          Comfortable at highest levels of management


·          Ability to integrate and work with Branding


·          Ability to write clearly and succinctly in variety of communication settings and styles


·          Highly creative, self-motivated, and superior interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels


·          High level of professionalism, customer service, energy, speed and accuracy


·          Ability to use diplomacy, tact and discretion in dealing with confidential matters


 


Other Related Experiences Required or Preferred


 


·          10-15 years experience working in a corporate communications and/or Agency environment


·          Supervisory experience


·          Environmental/green experience a plus


·          Manufacturing Industry experience preferred; global experience a plus


·          Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills


·          Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat


Knowledge and experience in HTML, web editing and desktop publishing would be an asset


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