Corporate Communications Manager

Job Description

:PURPOSELead the development and delivery of a proactive communications strategy and program to ensure that Huntsman builds and maintains a positive, distinctive image and reputation which reflects the strategic intent, vision and values of the Corporation - among key external and internal stakeholders in India.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESWork with corporate, divisional and local teams to build Huntsman s reputation in India amongst key external and internal audiences. This will entail:i. Planning and Strategy

• Support the development and manage the implementation of a proactive communications program for key internal and external audiences, to help achieve corporate and business objectives in the country.

• Set the framework for key messaging for Huntsman India and work with each business unit/functions, ensuring alignment across the board in India and within Huntsman Corporate

• Constantly assess and improve communications strategy, processes and systems - establishing methodology and benchmarking systems where appropriate - to create greater discipline and consistency in global practices in line with Huntsman best practice.

Corporate Level Support

• Provide counsel and support to the Managing Director, Indian Sub-continent and other senior leaders (Leadership Team) on relevant communications issues, offering strategic and efficient solutions.

• Evaluate and report to the Leadership Team on the consequences and achievements of the communications program and projects, judging where aspects require special focus by Leadership Team/ senior managers due to their strategic significance to the Corporation.

• Support wherever appropriate, scripts and presentation material for the Leadership Team, tailored for delivery to a wide range of internal Huntsman and external audiences in India, taking account of cultural, commercial and other sensitivities.

• Define a strategy for a proactive corporate media relations program in India and, where appropriate, in business sectors, assessing the need for a media training program for the Leadership team to ensure they deliver key strategic messages internally and externally at every opportunity.

• Produce internal briefing documents on key topics and sensitive issues for use in media relations or a more general communications arena, including FAQs.

• Act as the first point of contact between external audiences and the corporation, on occasions dealing diplomatically with highly sensitive issues where both first impressions and accuracy are crucial and where fast judgment is demanded on fielding further information and supplying spokespeople.

• Directly advise the Leadership Teams on all communication with the media in opportunistic circumstances applying expert judgment to highlight likely media approach and how to exert most influence to achieve a positive outcome.

• Control the protection and disclosure of price-sensitive information, sometimes confidential, with the potential to influence share price, impact on business deals or affect company liability. Judge when the Legal function needs to be involved in issues.

Crisis Communications

• Manages and pre-empts crisis; prepares all relevant stakeholders with official statements, FAQs and other communications during a crisis situation

• Support the crisis team, together with the local EHS managers, to deliver the optimum response of the Huntsman businesses in India in cases of crisis, to preserve our reputation as credible, responsible and honest, in line with Corporate requirements.

• Support in Crisis Communications training for site personnel and spokespeople

• Identify and extract stories and information from within the Corporation to be tailored for positive internal and external audience use.

• Maintain an overview on business developments and challenges through directing the frequent exposure and proximity of the Communications team to key aspects of the Business.

Internal Communications

• Develop a proactive Internal communications strategy that will support the business objectives of Huntsman India focusing on delivering optimal business results and collaboration across BUs and functions

• Support the Global Vice President & Managing Director driving esprit de corps within the organization focusing on timely and strategic communications with consistent messaging.

• Devise internal communications tools that will support greater clarity and simplification of messaging including audio-visual tools and other print and multi-media approaches

• Set up of a dedicated India-Subcontinent Hub space to support internal communications to drive internal engagement and collaboration; driving usage and traffic to the Hub increasingly with time

• Roll out a robust monthly Townhall Leadership Series that will incorporate a range of presenters including BU leadership, Corporate leadership and external business leaders from India

External Communications

• Manage Indian inputs to Huntsman s corporate and individual division websites.

• Liaise and build relationships with a range of stakeholders, e.g. suppliers, media, community and industry stakeholder

• Develop a proactive PR plan for the launch of the India Experience Center including targeted and proactive outreach to key stakeholders and devise creative use for the Experience Center to create greater awareness while building the Huntsman profile in India.

• Manage the successful delivery of key corporate events

SPECIAL FEATURES/ REQUIREMENTSSKILLS

• 10 years working experience with 4 years as Communication lead in an international environment;
• A team player with previous experience in managing a team
• Fluent in English, other languages a plus
• Interest in and flair for the highly-technical chemical business
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively
• Ability to set priorities
• Flair for design
• Creativity

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to plan communications programs and influence internal customers to accept initiative
• resource utilization
• process mindset
• service-oriented
• excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• ability to multi-task
• ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• self-developer
• decision-maker

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Keyskills :
media relationssensitive issuesfirst impressionsworking experienceinterpersonal skillscrisis communicationsinternal communicationscommunications programs