Senior Communications Manager

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

The Senior Manager of Communications is responsible for providing strategic communications advice and hands-on support to leaders within the Americas region for the Global Flexibles division, with the aim of achieving organizational objectives and mid-term aspirations.

The role leads, sets and develops internal and external communication campaigns in support of the company's growth agenda. S / he develops and implements effective communication plans including rolling out initiatives, facilitating change communications and provide alignment to business and region strategy. The individual will decide on the best content strategy and communications channels for shared internal communication ensuring a positive contribution to employee engagement and alignment.

S / he will also take part in external activities aimed at enhancing or preserving the reputation of the Amcor brand and the division or business group - especially during potential crisis management. S / he will collaborate also with other functions, business areas and Communications professionals elsewhere in Amcor to ensure communication initiatives and messages cohesively reflect company priorities and standard

This role requires strong collaboration across the region and division, ability to manage competing priorities, good organizational skills and capable to partner with leaders.

What You Get To Do

• Geographic Scope : North America
• Be a communications strategic advisor and solution provider for business leaders including VPs; Provide communication expertise, counsel and support for major change initiatives and transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, policy changes, etc.
• Partner with key stakeholders and lead the development and execution of innovative communications campaigns that boost the growth mindset to inspire and energize employees.
• Act as a coach for senior leaders and executives in helping them fulfil the role of change sponsor and effective communicators
• Develop strong relationships with Business / Functional leaders and other colleagues to facilitate effective delivery of the communications strategy and business key messages
• Develop and implement overall strategy for the Americas Flexible division to achieve maximum reach and effectiveness for key stakeholders and ensure employees understand the key outcomes of their function and business, and how they contribute to the success of the organization.
• Provide dedicated internal communications support for company leadership and enterprise initiatives.
• Produce relevant and timely communications materials including but not limited to announcements, articles, messages, question-and-answer documents, presentations, etc.
• Lead PR initiatives and provide strategic insight that will drive business results.
• Ensure all communications materials and activities reflect key business messages in an effective manner
• Contribute to consistent business-wide tools to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of communications activities
• Work in partnership with the Communications Leadership team on global projects on deploying integrated content strategies that reinforce regional, division or BG specific content and Amcor wide standards and priorities.
• Provide direct support and coaching to front-line managers and supervisors on large, sensitive projects
• 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.
• Research, identify and implement new communication vehicles that effectively reach employees globally in various settings, from offices to plants and remote employees.
• Protect and enhance the Amcor brand representation and values with internal stakeholders
• Support significant leadership events both internal and external
• Lead, deploy and execute an annual communications plan in support of Amcor strategy and execution.

What We Value

For Latam-based roles, fluency in both Spanish and English with excellent written and oral communication skills is a plus.

What We Want From You

OurExpectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when :

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CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $98000 to $122500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $98000 to $147000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes :