Lead - Auto Business Communications

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Develop and implement organization-wide internal communication strategy while ensuring consistency and alignment across all functions and regions
• Partner with Senior Stakeholders across functions on key areas of the business and effectively translate business objectives and requirements into effective Internal Communication and Engagement strategies
• Plan content and oversee implementation for various leadership connect forums (C1, Virtual townhall), events such as RISE, Crusade etc and other key events
• Build and cascade communication around organisational initiatives, projects, various HR programs, ReachOut Communications etc and create & publish newsletters
• Ensure consistency of internal communication messages across all mediums and for different Business Units and departments of the organisation while confirming with brand compliance and trademark protection standards
• Manage and develop the Internal Communication channels and continuosly improve their effectiveness using insights and measurements 
• Work & coordinate with external communciation agencies to ensure consistency of messaging.
• Provide direction to agencies, analysize their day to day activities, set standards on various parameters and review their work on weekly / monthly basis
• Serve as a communications subject matter expert for colleagues who need assistance developing internal communications plans and tactics
• Liaise with Corporate Communications & marketing teams on matters as appropriate

Education Qualification

Post-Graduation / Graduation degree in Communications / Marketing / Public Relations or any other relevant field

General Experience

• Ablity to interface & engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to adapt and change directions to suit volatile business requirements
• Ability to manage a number of programs/projects simultaneously in fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage teams, developing talent and a high performance culture
• A strategic and creative thinker with excellent story-telling skills 
• Calm demeanour, strong presentability and the ability to represent Mahindra in key senior management discussions
• Extensive and credible managerial experience with a proven track record of shaping and driving the delivery of an Internal Communications function and strategy within the manufacturing industry or one with similar scale of complexity
• Experience in managing a variety of corporate communications channels, including corporate intranets, mobile, and internal social media channels
• Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation and excellent written & verbal communication skills