External Communications Project Leader

External Communications Project Leader

**COMMUNICATION**

**STARTING DATE**

Start immediate

**PLACE**

Grenoble, France.

**CONTRACT TYPE**

Permanent contract

**WORKED TIME**

Full time

At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving.

Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation - including the invention of the press stud.

Human values have driven our success for over 158 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first.

Today we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.

Raygroup was created in 2007 to provide support and expertise to ARaymond Network entities all over the world.

Based in Grenoble, Raygroup employed 160 persons in various areas such as Marketing & Communication, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Operations, Business Development, Purchasing and Corporate Guidance.

Dynamic company, Raygroup seeks to people with strong commitment to ARaymond values, willing to work in collaboration within a multicultural environment.

Connect your ambitions to a company that cares

Working in a close-knit, global team that’s always behind you. You’ll feel valued and respected for your role in the company’s success, at every stage of your journey with us.

About the job

As a member of the external communication team, the Communication Project Manager is placed between the management and the operational teams to implement and supervise all the progress of external global communication activities to enhance the image of the ARaymond brand for business, corporate, and employer branding. She/he develops, monitors and analyzes the actions implemented based on the communication plan.

The communication project manager manages events, global campaigns, and media relations. She/he works continuously to expand and strengthen brand visibility through a multi-channel approach. She/he creates relevant content, ensures consistency of all collaterals and chooses external communication channels.

In collaboration with the digital project manager she/he oversees the content for Web sites.

This position reports to the External Communication Manager, based in Grenoble.

Roles and responsibilities
- Define external communication projects; events, global campaigns, “thought leadership” articles, product launches, marketing documentation, and presentations. Meet with internal customers to understand needs and analyze feasibility. Drafting of specifications: type of campaign, target, and objective, channels, budget, schedule. Analyze the feasibility, risks, success factors, and return on investment.
- Manage project deployment by building teams within the local and international teams, and external service providers. Distribute tasks, oversee daily work, schedule, and budget. Identify and manage difficulties, ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes meet quality expectations.
- Collaborate with graphic designers on internal projects to develop best practices, brand guidelines, and communication rules to enhance ARaymond's brand image.
- Work with communication peers in the ARaymond network to create synergies and support local projects.

Education and experience
- Studies: Bachelor's degree in related field,
- Experience: 10+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an international environment, or international agency.

**Skills**:

- Strong project management skills,
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks,
- Strong business writing ability,
- Creative and adaptable,
- Strong interpersonal skills,
- Continuous learning mindset,
- Versatile, responsive, and curious,
- Resistant to pressure and a strong sense of initiative,
- Listening skills with an open mind,
- Travel: 5%.

Language requirementss
- Fluent written and spoken English and fluent spoken French