Global Communication Specialist (w / m / d)

dormakaba International Holding dormakaba.com Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

Ennepetal Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at dormakaba International Holding. Ennepetal.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll shape corporate narratives and messaging frameworks around business priorities
You'll turn complex business, change, and transformation topics into audience-focused content
You'll plan communications for initiatives, leadership programs, acquisitions, integrations, and restructuring
You'll create executive presentations, speeches, talking points, Q&As, and briefing materials
You'll use AI-enabled tools and coordinate with HR, Strategy, Investor Relations, and Legal

What you bring

You have a degree in communications, journalism, public relations, business, marketing, or a related field
You bring several years of corporate, public relations, or strategic communications experience, ideally from an agency
You have multinational-company experience supporting senior leaders and executives
You write, edit, tell stories, and build PowerPoint presentations at a high level
You are professionally fluent in German and English and can manage competing priorities

Who this fits

This suits someone who combines communication expertise, creativity, business understanding, and comfort with AI-supported work. You'll collaborate with senior leaders and functions across a global business. The role is based in Ennepetal, Germany and requires professional fluency in both German and English.

From the employer

Position Overview

Working closely with the Head of Global Communications and senior business stakeholders, the Global Communications Specialist is a trusted partner on strategic corporate topics and a key contributor to the company's communication strategy and narrative. The role shapes corporate narratives, communication strategies, and messaging frameworks that support the company's business objectives, strategic priorities, and reputation.

It translates complex business topics into clear, compelling, audience-focused communication for internal and external stakeholders. Combining communication expertise with creativity, business understanding, and modern digital practices, the role develops communication concepts, presentations, content, and strategic plans that drive engagement, understanding, and alignment across the organization.

What you will do

Strategy & Narrative Development

Support the development and implementation of communication strategies aligned with the company's strategic priorities and business objectives.
Shape and embed corporate narratives and messaging frameworks across key communication activities and channels.
Translate complex business, transformation, and organizational topics into compelling communication concepts and stakeholder-focused messaging.
Develop strategic communication plans for business initiatives, organizational change, leadership programs, and transformation projects, including acquisitions, integrations, and restructuring.

Executive & Leadership Communications

Develop materials for senior leaders and Executive Committee members, including presentations, speeches, talking points, Q&As, briefing documents, and leadership messages.

Content, Presentations & Storytelling

Creation of high-quality management and executive presentations.

Digital & AI-Enabled Communication

Use AI-supported tools and modern communication technologies to enhance content creation and effectiveness and continuous improvement of communication workflows.

Stakeholder Coordination

Close collaboration with HR, Strategy, Investor Relations, Legal, and other key functions, as well as proactive stakeholder management in a global business environment.

What we require

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Several years in corporate communications, public relations, or strategic communications, ideally including agency experience.
Experience in a multinational company, with proven experience supporting senior leaders and executives.
Experience in change, leadership, or transformation communication is advantageous.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Outstanding PowerPoint and presentation development capabilities.
Strong business acumen and the ability to understand complex corporate topics.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Professional fluency in both German and English (written and verbal) is required; bilingual candidates are ideal.
Combines creativity with business understanding, and embraces AI-supported ways of working.

What we offer

Best opportunities in a globally operating company with a family business culture
Attractive salary package
Development opportunities
Employee support program
Monetary benefits (online discount system for shopping, travel, insurance etc.)

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!