Director Group Communications Strategy, Planning & Operations (m/w/d)

In this pivotal role, you will shape the strategic evolution of our Group Communications function. You will lead the planning, prioritization, and management of cross‑functional processes, oversee performance measurement, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. As a strategic partner to Group Communications leadership, you ensure transparency, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and secure the successful execution of our global communications strategy.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead the annual and mid‑year communications strategy and planning process, including KPI development, performance measurement, and data‑driven analysis

• Ensure full alignment of all communications activities with corporate priorities, the transformation agenda, and overarching business objectives

• Develop, maintain, and implement global governance guidelines, functional standards, processes, and quality frameworks

• Coordinate key communications formats and governance structures (e. g., leadership meetings, strategy reviews, cross‑functional workshops)

• Identify improvement opportunities and drive the implementation of continuous optimization measures

• Lead complex, cross‑functional special projects in the communications and transformation context

• Build and advance capability and talent programs (e. g., training and traineeship/volunteer programs as well as skill‑building initiatives) and derive development actions

• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to further evolve the global Communications function

Your qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred in Communications, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a comparable field

• 7–10 years of experience in communications, strategy, analysis, governance, or transformation programs — ideally within an international corporate environment

• Proven experience in developing and executing communications strategies,functional steering and prioritization models

• Strong expertise in KPI development, performance measurement, data‑driven reporting, and decision support

• Solid background in governance and process management, including the development of standards, structures, and functional quality frameworks

• Extensive project and program management experience, particularly in cross‑functional or change‑related initiatives

• Experience in capability building, training and talent programs, and organizational development

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience working with senior leadership

• Strong expertise in communication strategy, multichannel orchestration, data analytics, organizational development, and continuous improvement

Drive the future of our Group Communications organization— join #futurefresenius and apply now through our online portal to make an impact!