Teamlead Internal Corporate Communications (w/m/d)

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

As Teamlead Internal Communication, you are responsible for shaping, steering, and continuously developing PALFINGER’s global internal communication in line with our Reach Higher 2030+ strategy, brand, and culture. You ensure strategic clarity, strong governance, and impactful communication that informs, engages, and aligns employees worldwide – and you enable leaders to communicate effectively as part of a clear communication cascade.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and continuously develop the global internal communication strategy in alignment with Corporate Communications, brand, and Reach Higher 2030+; define tone of voice, governance, standards, and processes
• Steer global editorial and topic planning, ensure clear narratives, messaging consistency, and language guidelines; simplify communication by focusing on strategic relevance and impactful storytelling
• Own and coordinate the global internal communication ecosystem, including the intranet and collaboration platforms, ensuring a well‑orchestrated push‑and‑pull communication model across global, regional, and local levels
• Lead internal communication for major initiatives, change, and crisis situations; empower leaders as communicators through clear guidance, tools, and formats in close collaboration with Corporate Communications and HR
• Act as a strategic partner to Management, HR, and regional hubs; lead and develop the global internal communication team, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and innovation

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Human Resources, or a related field
• 7+ years in internal, corporate, or strategic communications, preferably within an international or matrix organization, with proven leadership and stakeholder management experience
• Strong ability to translate business strategy into clear communication narratives and priorities; experienced in change and leadership communication with high governance awareness
• Demonstrated capability to set direction, empower teams, drive accountability, and collaborate effectively with senior management and cross‑functional teams
• Excellent English skills (German will be considered as an advantage) and a consistent record of planning, managing, and executing complex, multi‑dimensional communication projects

WE OFFER 

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefit

Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 60.962,30 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conforming overpayment.

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