Global Communication Specialist (w/m/d)

dormakaba International Holding AG; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best opportunities in a globally-oper.

Attractive salary package

Development opportunities

Employee support program

Discount system for shopping/travel/保险

Job summary

dormakaba is seeking a Global Communications Specialist to partner with the Head of Global Communications and senior stakeholders. You will shape corporate narratives, develop strategies, and craft messaging that supports business objectives, transformation efforts, and reputation across internal and external audiences.

You will translate complex topics into clear, audience-focused content, create executive materials, and lead digital and AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Several years in corporate communications, public relations, or strategic communications, ideally including agency experience.
• Experience in a multinational company, with proven experience supporting senior leaders and executives.
• Experience in change, leadership, or transformation communication is advantageous.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Outstanding PowerPoint and presentation development capabilities.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand complex corporate topics.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional fluency in both German and English (written and verbal) is required; bilingual candidates are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Narrative Development: Support the development and implementation of communication strategies aligned with the company's priorities and objectives.
• Executive & Leadership Communications: Develop materials for senior leaders and Executive Committee members, including presentations, speeches, and briefing documents.
• Content, Presentations & Storytelling: Creation of high-quality management and executive presentations.
• Digital & AI-Enabled Communication: Use AI-supported tools to enhance content creation and workflows.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with HR, Strategy, Investor Relations, Legal, and other functions globally.

Skills

Storytelling

Written & verbal English & German

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

PowerPoint/exhibition design

Change/Transformation comms

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications/PR/Business/Marketing

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Working closely with the Head of Global Communications and senior business stakeholders, the Global Communications Specialist is a trusted partner on strategic corporate topics and a key contributor to the company's communication strategy and narrative. The role shapes corporate narratives, communication strategies, and messaging frameworks that support the company's business objectives, strategic priorities, and reputation.

It translates complex business topics into clear, compelling, audience-focused communication for internal and external stakeholders. Combining communication expertise with creativity, business understanding, and modern digital practices, the role develops communication concepts, presentations, content, and strategic plans that drive engagement, understanding, and alignment across the organization.

What you will do

Strategy & Narrative Development

• Support the development and implementation of communication strategies aligned with the company's strategic priorities and business objectives.
• Shape and embed corporate narratives and messaging frameworks across key communication activities and channels.
• Translate complex business, transformation, and organizational topics into compelling communication concepts and stakeholder-focused messaging.
• Develop strategic communication plans for business initiatives, organizational change, leadership programs, and transformation projects, including acquisitions, integrations, and restructuring.

Executive & Leadership Communications

• Develop materials for senior leaders and Executive Committee members, including presentations, speeches, talking points, Q&A, briefing documents, and leadership messages.

Content, Presentations & Storytelling

• Creation of high-quality management and executive presentations.

Digital & AI-Enabled Communication

• Use AI-supported tools and modern communication technologies to enhance content creation and effectiveness and continuous improvement of communication workflows.

Stakeholder Coordination

Close collaboration with HR, Strategy, Investor Relations, Legal, and other key functions, as well as proactive stakeholder management in a global business environment.

What we require

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Several years in corporate communications, public relations, or strategic communications, ideally including agency experience.
• Experience in a multinational company, with proven experience supporting senior leaders and executives.
• Experience in change, leadership, or transformation communication is advantageous.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Outstanding PowerPoint and presentation development capabilities.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand complex corporate topics.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional fluency in both German and English (written and verbal) is required; bilingual candidates are ideal.
• Combines creativity with business understanding, and embraces AI-supported ways of working.

What we offer

• Best opportunities in a globally operating company with a family business culture
• Attractive salary package
• Development opportunities
• Employee support program
• Monetary benefits (online discount system for shopping, travel, insurance etc.)

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.