Program Communication & Change Management Manager

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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Your role

Flexible location: Marlow (United Kingdom), Clichy (France), Holzminden (Germany), Singapore (Singapore), Teterboro, New Jersey (United States)

Job Summary

Effective communication and change management are crucial for the success of any transformational program.

The Communication and Change Management Lead will oversee the development and execution of strategies to facilitate organizational change and ensure effective communication throughout the Innovation program.

This critical role will enhance program visibility, foster internal alignment, and build a robust foundation for the program's future phases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with lead the change agents to understand the continuous impact of the project, and developing and implementing communications strategies to mitigate resistance and encourage adoption.
• Tailoring strategies to different audiences within the organisation, translating complex ideas and program progresses into clear and impactful messages.
• Creating compelling content materials to deliver communications in support of the change initiatives.
• Tracking and measuring the effectiveness of the communications efforts and incorporating feedback from stakeholders to emend strategies as required.
• Working closely with other departments, in particular internal communication to ensure alignment and coordination of communications efforts across the organisation.
• Engaging with key stakeholders and facilitating communications between leadership and employees.
• Organising key communication events within the program (open pitch day, innovation summit etc...)

Requirements

• Degree in Communication with at least 5 years experience in a matrix organization
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with communication tools and platforms (PPT expert, internal tools...)
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful communication strategies for complex change programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (proficiency in additional languages is a bonus).
• High-level competence in content creation, including the development and management of materials for various platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments.
• Agile methodology and/or PMP certification are an advantage
• Creative thinking with a strategic mindset.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

LOCATION (COUNTRY)

Marlow (United Kingdom), Clichy (France), Holzminden (Germany), Singapore (Singapore), Teterboro, New Jersey (United States)