Senior Manager - Strategy, Planning and Communications, EMEA

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About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Orica is a place where unique technologies are born from our people, experience, and know-how. Through sustainable growth and remarkable innovation, we are also forging a greener future and we are excited to announce an amazing opportunity as we are searching for our next Senior Manager- Strategy, Planning and Communications (EMEA) to join the Marketing team based in our London office.

As the Senior Manager for Marketing Strategy, Planning & Communication, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the growth and market presence in the diverse EMEA region. From developing portfolio strategies to developing integrated marketing plans & position the Orica brand to the external market, and you'll lead a dynamic team and effective partnering with business leaders to execute impactful strategies that resonate with our target audiences and drive business objectives.

What you will be doing

Strategy & Planning

• Supporting the EMEA region with the development of Orica's regional portfolio strategy and five-year plan with a strong focus on developing the company's growth agenda and on 'where to play' and 'how to play' including being the regional conduit for the country entry and exit governance.
• Partner with regional business, commercial and new technology teams to develop bottom-up strategy for the specific areas and supports development of the aggregated regional strategy engaging the EMEA RMT and group stakeholders as required.
• Support in developing and proposing new business models and helps business owners with developing and executing plans, as required.
• Responsible for the approval and oversight of commercial offers, contracts and pricing mechanisms to ensure alignment with the strategy execution and pricing policies.

Communications

• Regional Marketing Communications: develop and maintain Orica's external brand positioning within mining, quarry, construction, and oil & gas markets and delivers effective communications services managing trade shows, marketing campaigns and internal and external communications.
• Voice of Customer program in region: accountable for successful execution of regular surveys and analysis of insights on customer needs and Orica's performance against the expectations. The Voice of the Customer program is designed to develop stronger customer relationships.
• This role will have dedicated interaction with the regional management team, Group functions, external stakeholders, and a constant interface with senior leaders in the technology and marketing teams

What you will bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, marketing, finance or equivalent (post-graduate highly regarded). Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, science or equivalent also highly regarded.
• Role ideally suited to individuals with 10+ years' work experience, in industrial sales and marketing, domain consultancy, business strategy, business operations, marketing communications in a B2B context.
• Proven structured thinking, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Advanced skills in SAP, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and PowerBI
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to present strategic logic and recommendations, coupled with the ability to influence and present to senior key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience project managing and driving complex growth projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen supported by sound commercial judgement.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in marketing and communications including strategic planning, brand, communications.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.