Full time
Americas - North America - United States - Deerfield - AF Deerfield IL Corporate
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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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The Senior Manager, Communications for Corporate Functions plays an important role in supporting the development and execution of global communication strategies in support of Amcor's corporate functions. The role focuses on planning, delivering and measuring high-quality integrated, multi-channel communications for a diverse global audience, ensuring messages are engaging, timely and relevant, and promote Amcor’s growth agenda.
The Senior Manager provides strategic communications counsel that helps build understanding of Amcor’s strategy, business priorities, goals and key initiatives among both external and internal audiences. The role leads key media engagement activities, crisis communications and coordination with subject matter experts and external partners, while translating complex business topics and activities into clear, engaging communications that foster connection with colleagues. Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to understand communication needs, the Senior Manager will identify opportunities to enhance Amcor’s brand and deliver impactful communications leveraging a variety of channels. The role supports the execution of global communication campaigns and initiatives, ensuring consistency of messaging and alignment with broader business objectives. Success in this position requires strong relationship-building, communication and project management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority, manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions and geographies. The role partners closely with members of the Global Communications team and business and functional stakeholders to deliver communications that drive awareness, understanding and engagement across the organization.
What you get to do
Support the communications needs of Corporate Functions, including C-suite, Investor Relations, Sustainability and global media relations, by delivering effective, timely and high-quality communications that align with business priorities and demonstrate Amcor’s leadership in the industry
Lead and execute integrated communication activities that engage diverse audiences through multiple platforms and channels, including executive messaging, high-impact change management initiatives and thought leadership, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Cultivate relationships with key media while maintaining a strong understanding of the external landscape, including media coverage, competitor activity and industry trends, leveraging those insights to inform communication planning, messaging and reputation management
Ensure leadership alignment by developing materials that provide the context, messaging and resources needed to confidently communicate business initiatives, organizational changes and strategic priorities consistently throughout the organization
Track and measure communication effectiveness using established metrics and insights, providing recommendations to continuously improve engagement, reach and impact
Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organization, serving as a trusted communications advisor and providing strategic counsel that helps teams communicate with clarity, consistency and impact
Collaborate with colleagues across the Global Communications team to develop and execute integrated communications that support enterprise priorities and drive consistency of messaging
What we value
Ability to work well with executive leaders in a strategic and analytical manner, use discretion and sound judgement and operate in a fast-paced corporate environment
Well-rounded communicator who effectively interacts with media, manages external partnerships and relates to all levels of an organization, from the shop floor to the C-suite
Builds trust and credibility by handling sensitive and confidential information with appropriate discretion and care
Balances strategic thinking with tactical execution; effectively utilizes agency support while demonstrating a strong ability to deliver independently
Proficient in prioritization, planning and coordination of competing priorities in line with the overall company strategy
Commitment to timeliness, accuracy and efficiency
Curiosity, drive for continuous improvement and a desire to embrace AI and emerging communications technologies
Clear attention to detail, including spelling, grammar and context
Strong verbal, writing, research and project management skills
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including OneDrive, SharePoint and CoPilot)
What we want from you
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related discipline
Minimum 8-10 years external and internal communications experience, preferably in global or manufacturing environment
Extensive experience in change communications and a proven track record of effective delivery of integrated, multi-channel communications programs
Proven experience advising executives and senior leadership
Media engagement and crisis management experience
Exceptional copywriting skills across multiple formats and channels
Fluency in spoken and written English. Additional languages a plus
Our Expectations
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:
Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
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