Communication Manager, Kmta

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Kone Full time
Passionate about communications? Want to work for an industry leader that moves one billion people a day? Excited about the prospect of working with colleagues in Middle East, Türkiye and Africa? Raise your hand if that's you


We are looking for a fearless comms pro to join our newly formed Communications Center of Expertise as Communications Manager for the KONE Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (KMTA) organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the new function and ways of working.

The role is both strategic and hands-on, as your responsibilities will span from coaching and advising leaders and driving strategic communications to being a spokesperson for the company as needed.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing KONE communications in Middle East, Türkiye and Africa with support from your global and area-level colleagues.


What you'll deliver:

  • Plans, implements and distributes the KONE story across all our channels at the frontline level internally and externally
  • Actively delivers communications strategy and roadmap at the frontline level, including strategy and change communications & external communications
  • Develops different types of communications activities and materials, which engage in dialogue and are often implemented in close collaboration with KONE colleagues responsible for marketing
  • Internal channels and content development, following the global guidance and standards
  • Handles crisis communications at KMTA level
  • Supports and coaches KMTA leadership team in communications topics, including thought leadership
  • Can act as a spokesperson at KMTA level
  • Conducts communications training for senior leaders (crisis comms, presentation training, media)
  • Independently manages relationships with external vendors and agencies, in accordance with the KONE APM Area's guidance (for example comms agencies, advertising agencies, PR agencies, and graphic designers)
  • Much of the work is done in a project mode and requires someone who can be flexible and cope with changing priorities occasionally
  • Actively builds the KONE brand and protects the organization's reputation.

What you'll bring:

  • A suitable academic degree, preferably in corporate communications or journalism
  • Min. of 5 years work experience in areas such as communications or marketing
  • Strong track record in media relations and in crisis communications
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English. A good command of French and Arabic is an asset.
  • Good digital communications skills, including creating content and managing social media channels and digital communications campaigns
  • Experience in planning, creating, distributing, and monitoring editorial content for and in different channels
  • Experience in setting up or developing program and stakeholderspecific communications channels and measuring the impacts
  • Experience in managing and leading projects
  • Accuracy, attention to detail, and good organizational skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, take charge of issues and follow through to resolution
  • Experience in working in an international, matrix organization is an asset.
As a colleague we expect you to be innovative, self-motivated with a business mindset.

You will be operating in a fast-paced environment which means you need to know how to prioritize and understand what activities will add the most value at a given time.

You are passionate about communications and understand how communications add value to employees, customers, and other external stakeholders.

This role requires strong internal and external stakeholder management which means a strong emphasis on your business acumen and social competencies.

Why join KONE?

At KONE we are on a mission to provide the best people flow experience.

KONE leads the development in our industry and is acknowledged on the Forbes list of the most innovative companies in the world.

KONE is a global company present in over 60 countries with headquarters in Espoo Finland. Our culture is built on the values of Customer, Care, Collaboration, and Courage.

We encourage our employee's personal and professional growth and offer many opportunities to learn and grow in an international environment.


Creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual is at the heart of how we work.

Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas.

Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and daily practice.

We follow ethical business practices and seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized.

In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.


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