Communications and IR Manager (8 months contract)

• Partnering with corporate, regional and local Human Resources and Operations to increase collaboration and information sharing related to communications, events and programs

• Staying current on communications tools and channels relevant to target audiences, researching and evaluating opportunities for Jabil to leverage for increased effectiveness

• Writing, editing and overseeing the production of communications collateral and materials

• Supporting the development and implementation of external and internal communications campaigns

• Working closely with the Director, Asia Communications and Enterprise Communications Team to ensure consistent messaging across regions, the continued effectiveness of current programs and leveraging global communications tools and strategies

• Developing appropriate metrics, targets and regular reporting procedures to measure effectiveness of internal and external communications efforts.

• Identifying and, when necessary, liaising with relevant external stakeholders.

• Supporting and coordinating other communications efforts and projects when requested.

• Ability to work independently, setting and working towards aggressive but achievable and measurable goals that directly support internal and external customers and Jabil’s Mission, Vision, Strategies & Initiatives.

• Preferably proficient in English and Mandarin as the role will need to liaise with Mandarin speaking stakeholders.

• Proactively seek professional engagement with colleagues to share resources, increase collaboration, and leverage communications tools and platforms.

• Demonstrate an understanding of communications related issues, their potential impact on Jabil and/or its customers, and Jabil’s position on those issues.

• Partner with Jabil sites within Asia to execute new and sustain existing internal and external initiatives and campaigns and developing and delivering manager’s communications training.

• Ability to manage external agencies, ensuring quality product is achieved, deadlines met, and strategies current and on target.

• Manage compliance to brand identity guidelines for all promotional materials, online & offline

• Advanced writing skills, including the ability to research and write thought leadership pieces for both internal and external audiences.

• Experience working with senior leaders, producing work and reports and providing counsel.

• Desire to find creative solutions to challenges, applying smart, thoughtful strategies that will support specific goals and objectives.

• Able to work well with a variety of people of varying backgrounds and cultures.

• Advanced computer skills, ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Write, design and edit content for marketing materials, web pages, presentations and other external and internal communications materials

• Manage translations of communication materials as needed

• Strong problem solving, negotiation, and people skills are a must.

• FOLLOW-UP: Able to monitor and evaluate progress of assignments / projects

• PLAN: Able to develop short- and long-term operational and / or financial plans that are appropriately comprehensive, realistic, and effective in achieving goals; able to anticipate obstacles and define alternate strategies; Able to integrate planning efforts across work units

• PRESENT SKILLFULLY: Able to prepare and deliver clear, effective, and professional presentations

• WRITE PROFICIENTLY: Able to convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; Able to write in a well-organized and concise, yet complete, format; Able to use vocabulary appropriate for the audience; Able to constructively review and edit the written work of others

• QUESTION: Able to use effective fact-finding techniques to discover all relevant information; Able to ask questions that are not leading or biased; Able to challenge assumptions. Desire to pick up the phone and talk with people, and not be reliant on email.

• RESOLVE CONFLICTS: Able to bring conflict into the open and use it productively to enhance the quality of decisions; Able to arrive at constructive solutions while maintaining positive working relationships with those who disagree; Able to help others resolve disputes and reach agreement

• COLLABORATE: Able to act as part of a larger team outside of the immediate department or group; Able to understand the importance of working with peers in other areas or management to reach "best practice" solutions for the organization; Able to inform and seek information to anticipate and consider the impact of decisions or actions on the overall organization

• MAINTAIN COMPOSURE: Able to stay calm and even-tempered when handling a crisis or stressful situations; able to recognize and respond effectively to unexpected situations or adverse conditions

• MANAGE CHANGE: Able to make a point to understand the change; Able to promote the benefits of change and develop systems and procedures to effectively implement change; Able to consider the business and human impact of change

• PROVIDE DIRECTION: Able to establish and communicate a common vision; Able to translate company strategy into team goals and objectives; Able to set clear priorities; Able to clarify roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; Able to make self available for questions

• TAKE A STAND: Able to step forward and address difficult issues; moral compass to do what is right and in the overall best interest of the work group and the company; able to stand firm when necessary, even in the face of widespread opposition

• BE FAIR: Able to demonstrate consistency, impartiality and even-handedness in making decisions and maintaining relationships with others; Able to treat others as individuals and listen to complaints, suggestions, concerns, or requests; Able to articulate reasons behind decisions; Able to rectify unfair situations

• ACT WITH INTEGRITY: Able to demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles; Able to demonstrate honesty in all actions; Able to admit and correct mistakes promptly; Able to assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions

• TAKE INITIATIVE: Able to exhibit tendencies to be self-starting and not wait for signals

• BE DECISIVE: Able to make sound decisions within time constraints; Able to commit to a course of action, even in ambiguous situations, without excessive deliberation; Able to identify unique (but effective) solutions

• DEMONSTRATE SOUND JUDGMENT: Able to make appropriate decisions and has the vision to understand their impact; Able to use factual information to develop logical assumptions; Able to examine alternatives and consider resources, constraints and risks before committing to action

• SOLVE PROBLEMS: Able to apply both rational and creative processes and approaches to identify root causes of problems and solutions

• THINK STRATEGICALLY: Able to see the "big picture" and be future-thinking; Able to anticipate future trends and consequences accurately; Able to take a broad perspective; Able to create a vision of organizational objectives; Able to make decisions based on long-term company goals

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.

• Minimum six to eight years experience in corporate communications in a business-to-business environment preferably in an international context; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Extensive knowledge of the assigned region (South Asia) and experience disseminating information across large target audiences.

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