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DGM - Communications | Global Engineering MNC

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We are seeking an experienced communications leader to drive integrated internal and external communications across a multi-country regional portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to shape executive narratives, strengthen brand reputation, enhance employee engagement, and build communication excellence across a fast-paced international business.
  • Lead communications across five countries in a global MNC
  • High-visibility leadership role partnering with regional executives

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized industrial technology and engineering organization with a strong presence across Asia and the Middle East. Known for its innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative culture, the organization is investing in strengthening its communications function to deliver greater strategic impact, governance, and stakeholder engagement across the region.

Job Description

  • Lead the communications agenda across five countries, ensuring alignment with regional and global business objectives.
  • Develop and execute integrated communication strategies across internal and external communication channels.
  • Drive executive and leadership communications, including strategic announcements, business updates, transformation initiatives, and organizational messaging.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on communication strategy and stakeholder engagement.
  • Partner closely with country leaders and functional heads across Operations, HR, IT, and other business functions.
  • Manage and strengthen internal communication programs to drive employee engagement, cultural alignment, and business understanding.
  • Lead communication planning and execution for leadership visits, town halls, kick-offs, campaigns, and change management initiatives.
  • Support external communications initiatives, including media relations, thought leadership, PR activities, and corporate reputation management.
  • Manage agency relationships and ensure high-quality communication outputs across markets.
  • Work closely with global communications teams to maintain consistency in messaging and brand positioning.
  • Act as custodian of communication quality, governance, and best practices across the region.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a communications team while establishing stronger processes and operating frameworks.
  • Drive communication measurement and reporting through engagement, media, and reputation metrics.
  • Support crisis communication planning and reputation management activities when required.

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • 10 to 15 years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, or stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong expertise in internal communications, executive communications, and leadership messaging.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communication programs in multinational organizations.
  • Experience operating within complex, matrixed environments across multiple countries.
  • Prior experience working with communications or PR agencies.
  • Exposure to media relations and external communications initiatives.
  • Proven ability to create thought leadership programs and drive executive visibility.
  • Strong people leadership and team management experience.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Creative, energetic, and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Experience within established multinational organizations is strongly preferred.
  • Candidates from large industrial, engineering, manufacturing, technology, or diversified global organizations will be viewed favorably.

What's on Offer

  • Regional leadership role covering five countries across Asia and the Middle East.
  • Opportunity to shape and elevate a newly structured communications function.
  • Significant exposure to country heads, business leaders, and global communications teams.
  • Ownership of both internal and external communications strategy.
  • Chance to build communication governance, quality standards, and team capabilities.
  • Collaborative and high-performing work environment with a young and dynamic team.
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact in a globally respected multinational organization.
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7107798

Job summary

Function
Marketing
Sub Sector
Public Relations / Marketing Communications
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Pune
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7107798

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