Purpose of the role:

Lead Valmet’s Communications in China with responsibility for the development and execution of local communication strategies aligned with global communications & brand, with primary focus on internal communications.

Communications manager will ensure alignment of high-quality, impactful local communications in line with the organization’s broader communications strategy, targets and activities, and in line with Valmet’s values, culture, fostering employee engagement and strengthening corporate identity.

In their role, the Communications Manager will master a thorough understanding of Valmet’s mission, values, policies, and objectives for contributing to change management, people development, process optimization, digitalization, sustainable development, and improved service to internal and external partners and associations.

The role will be in Valmet’s global Communications and Brand team, reporting to Vice President, Communications and Brand at Valmet, and work in close partnership with Valmet’s leadership and stakeholders in China as well as internationally.

The role will be based in Shanghai.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and implement strategic Communications plan for Valmet in China, aligning with Valmet’s corporate communications and brand as well as organizational goals and culture. The role will prioritize internal communications, including change and strategy communications.
Liaise between Valmet’s global functions and Business Areas and local operations in China, ensuring effective adaptation of global messaging and plans into engaging local communication.
Oversee and approve the production of content, presentations, campaigns, and institutional materials for internal and local communications needs.
Manage internal communication channels, ensuring effectiveness and continuous updates.
Measure internal communication KPIs and propose continuous improvements based on data and feedback.
Support with external communications and media relations, employer branding and social media presence.
Manage contracts and relationships with communication agencies and other related vendors and service providers.
Ensure crisis communications readiness and manage crisis communications locally as needed, aligning with global crisis communications processes and teams
Ensure consistency with global brand guidelines in visual identity and institutional language across all internal materials and channels.
Collaborate with key stakeholders such as People and Culture, Facilities, IT, and Executive Leadership to support strategic and organizational change initiatives.
Other related duties as needed.
Occasional travel will be expected.

Experience and education:

Minimum of 7-10 of experience in communications.
A proven track record of driving and executing impactful internal communications and experience with mergers and acquisitions is desirable.

Experience in international corporate and/or industrial environments
Strategic involvement in engagement and organizational culture projects, change management, and transformation
Fluency in English language
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields
Postgraduate degree or MBA in Corporate Communications, Business Administration, Digital Marketing or related areas is desirable.