Manager, Corporate Communications (m/f/d)

Advantest Europe GmbH; Böblingen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Mobile working

Part-time models

Bonus program

Bike leasing

Job summary

Advantest Europe GmbH is seeking a Manager for Corporate Communications to lead regional liaison activities between Corporate Communications and local leadership, shaping strategy and engagement across Europe. You will translate insights into effective communications that align with corporate goals and growth objectives.

The role requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, 10+ years in marketing communications, and fluency in English and German.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in communications, marketing communications or a related field.
• 10+ years of marketing communications experience, preferably in the semiconductor-test industry.
• Strong technical understanding of semiconductors and related technologies, a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and German.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Lead with INTEGRITY and contribute positively to Advantest's culture.
• Travel up to 30% annually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional liaison between Corporate Communications and local business leadership.
• Provide insight into regional market conditions, customer priorities, competitive activity, technology trends, and business objectives.
• Align local communications strategies with regional and corporate goals, identifying opportunities to support growth, customer engagement, and reputation.
• Develop and execute strategic communications and marketing plans, including messaging, measurement, events, and brand-building initiatives.
• Review and strengthen communications programs, messaging frameworks, and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Mentor and guide the European Corporate Communications organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Fluent German

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

Manager, Corporate Communications (m/f/d)

• Serve as the regional liaison between Corporate Communications and local business leadership, building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Provide insight into regional market conditions, customer priorities, competitive activity, technology trends, and business objectives.
• Align local communications strategies and programs with regional and corporate business goals, identifying opportunities to support growth, customer engagement, and reputation.
• Expertise across public relations, marketing communications, and content development.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience creating content for a variety of channels and audiences, including articles, speeches, presentations, press releases, websites, videos, and sales collateral.
• Established relationships with media, industry organizations, analysts, and other key influencers.
• Proven success developing and executing strategic communications and marketing plans, including messaging, measurement, events, and brand-building initiatives.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to translate insights into effective communications.
• Proven event planning experience, with a hands-on, can-do attitude and a willingness to personally drive execution.
• Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed environment.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to the European Corporate Communications organization.
• Advise on customer engagement strategies, market trends, business priorities, and communications planning.
• Review and strengthen communications programs, messaging frameworks, and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Champion the professional growth of communications personnel through coaching, development opportunities, and sharing of best practices.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in communications, marketing communications or a related field.
• 10+ years of marketing communications experience, preferably in the semiconductor-test industry.
• Strong technical understanding of semiconductors and related technologies, a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and German.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Lead with INTEGRITY - be an excellent role model and contribute positively to Advantest's culture.
• Can travel up to 30% annually.

Flexibility: Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence

Benefits: Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)

Development: Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions

Fitness: Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days

Security: Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations