Lead Communications Manager – Europe

Role Overview

• Support the development and execution of internal and external communications plans for GE Vernova in the Europe region
• Develop and support execution of a communications timeline with key milestones and a cadence of communication touchpoints with internal stakeholders
• Partner with leadership and business communications teams to distill key messages for all stakeholders: employees, People Leaders, employee representatives, unions and external stakeholders and adapt media opportunities to fit into the GE Vernova in Europe story
• In full alignment with the Europe Communications Leader and/or Europe Communications Business Partner, drive proactive media relations to tell the GE Vernova in Europe story, develop reactive statements, and messages for the media; partner with PR agency and External Communications team to respond to media enquiries; draft media talking points, Q&As in line with business strategy and market needs; act as point of contact for media as required
• Serve as communications partner to senior leadership members in the region
• Partner with the Europe Communications team and drive a region-wide social media campaign for Europe, liaising with creative agency to ensure we are supporting projects on social media on our corporate page as well as through our leadership team’s personal accounts
• Help execute owned or manage our participation at third-party events
• Aid in the execution of internal communications plans that provide timely information to employees to drive strong connectivity to business strategy; inform, align, and motivate employees to support company plans and priorities; drive employee engagement and productivity; encourage a culture of recognition, best practice sharing, inclusion, and diversity; promote our shared sense of purpose
• Partner with HR and local management and provide communication support on community-related activities
• Help execute the design, creation and/or critical review of various types of content: case studies, videos, podcasts, executive speeches, social media posts, brochures, infographics, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Demonstrated experience in external communications and media relations, with specific experience in PR agency communications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team environment, participate in department/team projects and balance detail with departmental objectives
• Team-player attitude with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
• Positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude
• Self-starter
• Creative thinker, with a proven ability to generate new ideas
• Experience in and understanding of the energy/power generation sector preferred but not required
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Other key European languages desired: e.g., French, German, Polish

Benefits

• Relocation assistance: Not provided