Manager, Corporate Communications (m/f/d)

Advantest Europe GmbH; München; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

30 vacation days

Mobile working

Part-time options

Extended absence programs

Job summary

Advantest Europe GmbH München is seeking a Manager of Corporate Communications to lead regional communications and align programs with corporate goals. You will craft messaging, manage events and media relationships, and guide European communications strategy.

The role requires strong writing, collaboration in a global matrix, and the ability to travel up to 30% annually. A bachelor's degree and 10+ years in marketing communications are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of marketing communications experience, preferably in semiconductor-test industry.
• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and German.
• Proven project management and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 30% annually and lead in a global, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as regional liaison between Corporate Communications and local leadership.
• Align local communications with regional and corporate goals to support growth and reputation.
• Develop messaging, events, and brand-building initiatives across channels.
• Mentor and guide the European Corporate Communications organization.
• Provide leadership on customer engagement strategies and market trends.

Skills

Excellent communication

English fluency

German fluency

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

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Advantest Europe GmbH München Vollzeit Home-Office

Manager, Corporate Communications (m/f/d)

Advantest - We enable tomorrowʻs technology.

Market leader Hightech-High-tech semiconductors International impact IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.You work in international teams with a high degree of personal responsibility and short communication channels.

Your Responsibilities

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.

Our offer

• 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

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Contact

If you have any questions, Ann‑Kathrin Rupp will be happy to answer them.

Advantest Ann‑Kathrin Rupp Böblingen +49 (0) 7031.204.8022.