HEY THERE!

We are Mercedes-Benz.io. Our goal is to make Mercedes-Benz the Digital Champion of the Automotive Industry. We are working with an end-to-end responsibility on E-commerce and Digital marketing solutions like the Mercedes-Benz websites or Digital Services. Our company's purpose is to create experiences that people love and we are proud of.

To pursue our goal, we are looking for a people-oriented Global Head of Communications based in our office in Lisbon, who sets the tone for our internal and external communication strategy. In this role, you will work closely with our Communications & Marketing specialists, our People & Culture Team, Strategy & Business Consulting, and many more.

In this role you will

• Be the key driver in operationalizing and implementing our internal and external communication strategy including digital content creation, social media, employer branding, PR, and product marketing
• Identify communication opportunities with our leadership team, and coordinate all operations to execute appropriate activities
• Initiate and oversee internal events & activities to further develop Mercedes-Benz.io´s unique culture and brand
• Embody Mercedes-Benz.io's company values and ensure they are being reflected in every communication activity
• Support the roll-out of internal projects and initiatives through communication activities
• Effectively manage budget, resourcing processes, and risk
• Act as the internal communications expert and advisor
• Lead, develop, coach, and inspire your team

To succeed you need

• +7 years of professional experience in corporate communication
• To have the ambition to shoot for the moon ? we are pacemakers and expect you to set a premium internal and external communication ? we set the pace, the industry will follow
• To be a collaborative, inspiring and communicative leader and networker who can sense needs across cultures and locations
• Experience in setting and working with branding guidelines
• Understanding the value of a visual identity and branding
• Ability to leverage data and insights to build unique narratives and storylines
• Stay on top of trends in organizational, motivationa and recruiting domains
• Speak English with preferably international exposure within your career path

There will be big smiles if you

• Have previous experience in leading & creating communication organizations
• Combine pragmatic real-life communication measures and processes with strong theoretical knowledge

You will be happy with

• No top-down hierarchy. We trust in your self-organization
• Colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you
• An amazing open-minded and informal culture with the backup of a giant company like Mercedes-Benz
• iPhone, MacBook Pro or Dell (your choice) and noise-cancelling headphones
• Health insurance for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Proactive self-development in international Trainings and Conferences
• Language Training courses
• Feel good actions (massages, nutrition sessions, happy hour and more)
• Brand Connection Perks (Test Drives, Renting Programs and more)
• Much more cool stuff?

What you will need to know about us

• Mercedes-Benz.io develops software and technology for the digital platforms of Mercedes-Benz. We are focused on creating digital experiences for the future of Mercedes-Benz mobility worldwide, developing products for Sales & Marketing.
• Our main products are the Mercedes-Benz Website worldwide, the e-commerce platform, digital services and aftersales solutions.
• We work in Holacracy ? a ?non-classical? framework which represents our operating system within the company. Our setup is based on purpose, circles and roles as well as their specific accountabilities.

This is a full-time position, based in our office in Lisbon. We have a fantastic team with people from all over the world. We encourage frequent collaboration and pairing across disciplines. English is the main working language.

Mercedes-Benz.io is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse experiences and a broad collective perspective lead to a better company culture and better products.

Interested in engaging with a continuously evolving company? If so, please send your CV (in English and PDF).