Communication Specialist IT

Client is undergoing a global Finance transformation. The program is a new operating model that splits financial plan/analysis (Accounting and Finance). In the past, accounting and finance was fragmented and split 1600 countries, so Finance decided to reorg based on specialization and become country focused. LATAM and APAC are the furthest along with the transformation. They defined organizational alignment/job functions, aligned countries, and are building next level down. EMEA is still in the beginning phase, they are working to get their leadership engaged.

Complex, messy transformation that needs someone who can work well in that environment (i.e. can be flexible in their communications working with stakeholders who are not comms experts, but like to be deeply involved in it)
There is already a dedicated communications specialist in other regions that have developed communications strategies/plans, defined messaging. This person will need to tailor that for EMEA. It would be a little different from APAC, content will be different, but approach should be same.
Comms specialist needs to be someone who can do end to end from strategy to content development and has familiarity with the landscape as relates to complexity of communicating in a work council heavy environment.
Comms work includes = Town halls, coffee chat sessions, employee engagement sessions, announcements about new leaders, etc.
Note: EMEA has 8 sub regions (clusters of countries) and started to engage work councils. Each region decides on translation needs - these are localized decisions but English is typically standard; Speaking Dutch might make it easier but not required

Skills

Communications Specialist with back ground in Organizational Change Management (Can defined a strategy, but also draft content)
Senior-level consultant
Executive presence, can coach Executives, speak up in front of them.
Able to build regional strategy, communicate with purpose.
Experienced leading communications work for Transformation projects
Experienced in EMEA communication
Needs to be mindful of working with folks that will edit their work and flexible to this process and understands this is part of the process of getting to know you.
Experience in Finance and/or Accounting will help, but not required
Experience with MicroSoft tools (i.e. PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
No technology requirement, but Sharepoint experience is nice to have
Need someone who is flexible and allows others to edit their work while gaining trust in them
Need to be good at virtual communication since team is disperse

Location

Amsterdam

Duration

3-12 months