Strategic Communications Manager & Executive Positioning Lead for the CEO of Telekom Germany (m/f/d/x)

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About the Position

As Strategic Communications Manager & Executive Positioning Lead for the CEO of Telekom Deutschland (m/f/d/x), you will take on a key strategic role at the intersection of corporate strategy and executive communications. You will shape the communication strategy for the CEO of Telekom Deutschland GmbH (TDG) and be responsible for the CEO's strategic positioning both internally and externally.

With your keen understanding of social, political, and economic developments, you will strengthen the perception of the CEO of TDG as a thought leader and continuously advance executive communications.

You will formulate and implement the communication strategy of the CEO TDG in close alignment with the overarching corporate strategy and ensure its consistent execution.

You will be responsible for the strategic direction of corporate messaging and storytelling for the CEO TDG. Through targeted reviews and joint reviews, you will ensure consistent communication aligned across the Group.

You will develop and shape the positioning of the CEO TDG as a thought leader, enhancing visibility and reputation in relevant social, economic, and political fields.

You will design and implement the strategic positioning of the CEO TDG among internal and external stakeholders and continuously develop their communication profile.

You will lead strategic speechwriting projects and key communication formats for the CEO TDG.

You have successfully completed a university degree in International Business Administration and Economics or a comparable qualification.

You bring comprehensive experience in strategic corporate communications as well as several years of experience in a complex corporate environment and are thoroughly familiar with the requirements of communications at the top management level.

You have several years of successful leadership experience and know how to develop teams professionally and strategically, motivate employees, and foster constructive, appreciative collaboration in line with servant leadership principles.

You possess deep expertise in developing and implementing communication strategies, corporate messaging and storytelling, as well as the strategic positioning of senior executives.

You demonstrate strong conceptual and analytical skills, think strategically and visionarily, and are able to grasp complex interrelationships, distill them to their essence, and assess their impact on different business areas and markets.

You combine entrepreneurial thinking and strategic foresight with sound judgment. You assess risks appropriately, make well-founded decisions even under uncertainty, and take responsibility for their implementation.

You impress with outstanding communication and negotiation abilities, decisiveness, and the capability to successfully drive strategic initiatives despite differing interests while resolving conflicts constructively.

You have a strong instinct for digitalization and innovation, recognize opportunities for change at an early stage, and actively shape transformation initiatives with initiative, determination, and a clear results orientation.

You are fluent in written and spoken German and English at a professional negotiation level.

Several years of journalistic experience as well as experience working with public administration and government organizations, political institutions, or industry associations.

Experience in designing and drafting high-level speeches and communication formats for senior executives, as well as managing and developing speechwriting or editorial teams.

Demonstrated success in strategically positioning executives as thought leaders, including corporate profiling and executive storytelling.

Strong understanding of the telecommunications and ICT industry and its economic, social, political, and regulatory environment.

Experience supporting complex transformation processes and communicating digitalization and transformation initiatives within international matrix organizations.

A competitive executive-level compensation package, company pension scheme, and attractive employee discounts.

A hybrid working model with flexible hours and the option of mobile working to support a healthy balance between professional and personal life.

A key strategic role with direct access to top management, high visibility across the Group, and the opportunity to actively shape communications at the highest executive level.

Comprehensive training and development opportunities, leadership programs, and diverse career prospects throughout the Group.

A modern workplace in Bonn with excellent transport connections, state-of-the-art IT equipment, and ergonomic workplace design.

A wide range of corporate health programs, sports activities, and support offerings for different life situations.

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