Manager, Internal Communication (Contract: 8 Months)

Are you a storyteller, strategist, and communicator all in one? adidas is looking for a Manager, Internal Communication (Contract 8 Months) to drive impactful employee engagement! 🚀

At adidas, we dont just create sportswearwe create culture, innovation, and impact.

📍 Location: India | 📅 Contract: 8 Months

Manager, Internal Communication India

Overview:
The Manager, Internal Communication India, will primarily focus on building upon global and Emerging Markets (EM) communication plans to develop and execute cluster-specific strategies. The objective is to enhance employee communication, ensuring Team India is informed, motivated, and inspired.

Key Responsibilities & Stakeholders Q2 & Q3:
The India cluster consists of two organizations under the individuals responsibility:

1. Market (adidas India business)
2. India Tech Hub

Stakeholders:

• Market: GM adidas India, Senior Director HR, India SLT
• Tech Hub: SVP Sales Tech, Tech Project Manager, Strategy Office
• Emerging Markets Internal Comms Team
• Senior leadership teams across key functions, in collaboration with GM & India Tech Hub lead, to identify relevant topics and stories shaping the India narrative for communication via appropriate channels.

Key Focus Areas:

India:

• Align internal communication with EM and India business strategy
• Manage communication for change management & business milestones
• Support brand-related internal communication
• Summarize and share insights from key global visits
• Organize and drive Townhalls for India in Q1, Q2, and Q3

Tech Hub:

• Drive communication for global and local events
• Manage communication for key visits (if any)
• Organize and drive Townhalls for Tech Hub in Q2, Q3, and Q4
• Facilitate communication for organizational topics & change management

Common Initiatives:

• Support global initiatives such as the Global Week of Inclusion, Move for the Planet, and other global moments
• Collaborate with HR teams to fine-tune communication for HR-specific topics
• Work closely with DEI teams to drive internal communications for DEI-focused initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Language: Highly fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage
• Editorial Skills: Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities
• Business Acumen: Ability to translate complex business strategies into clear and engaging employee communications
• Event & Campaign Planning: Strong project management skills for planning and executing large-scale events, working with stakeholders and event agencies
• Creativity: Innovative approach to engaging employees and capturing their attention
• Technical Skills: Basic videography and photography skills are an added advantage

Requisite Education and Experience:

• University degree or equivalent in Business, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate/internal communication, media relations, event organization, and issue management
• Additional experience in a media agency is beneficial

Key Relationships:

• EM Internal Comms Team
• adidas India Leadership Team
• India Tech Hub Leadership Team
• Human Resources
• Brand Team
• Business Development Team

This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping internal communications and employee engagement within adidas India.