VP, Communications (CAAR614773)

Holcim is a global company employing some 80,000 people worldwide with production facilities in approximately 70 countries.  Our mission is to be the world’s most respected and attractive company in our industry – creating value for all our stakeholders.  At Holcim you can pursue a rewarding career that utilizes your energy and ideas to help build sustainable futures.

Holcim (US) seeks a Vice President of Communications at our United States headquarters in Waltham, MA (just west of Boston).

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for coordination and execution of all internal and external communications for Holcim US.   Key responsibilities include speech writing, media, spokesperson, stakeholder engagement and communications plan execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Functions as HUS spokesperson on key business issues and crisis management


• Create, implement and oversee external communication strategies, practices, process that effectively promotes and protects Holcim’s external reputation


• Work closely with Branding, Government Affairs and Legal on a daily/weekly basis


• Liaison to parent company Holcim Ltd on relevant Communications issues


• Expand understanding of the organization’s business, performance and strategy with external audiences


• Prepares summaries of media activity for senior management


• Manages external communications consultant(s) within CEO approved budget

Must Haves:

• 10-15 years experience working in a corporate communications and/or Agency environment


• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills


• An undergraduate degree is required.   An advanced degree is desirable


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat


• Knowledge and experience in web development, including web editing. Desktop publishing would be an asset

Other Related Experiences:

• Environmental/green experience a plus


• Manufacturing Industry experience preferred; global experience a plus


• Supervisory experience

Key competencies you will bring to Holcim: 

• Demonstrated leadership ability


• Hands on “can do” attitude


• Team player and consensus builder with the ability to work in a multicultural environment


• Demonstrated ability to deliver results by establishing a comprehensive communications strategy based on business objectives


• Comfortable at highest levels of management


• Highly creative, self-motivated, and superior interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels


• Flexibility in the face of time pressure and deadlines

In addition to base and incentive compensation, Holcim offers an exceptional benefits program including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pension, Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation, Holidays, Relocation Assistance and free on-site Fitness Center.  Holcim also offers access to internal, corporate and external training programs, leadership programs, Educational Assistance Program, and Career Opportunities (domestically and internationally). 

Holcim is an industry leader, with annual sales of over $1.1 billion, in the manufacturing and distribution of cement and mineral components.  The company is a subsidiary of Holcim Ltd, of Switzerland, one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement, aggregates (gravel and sand), concrete and construction-related services.

To be considered for this position, qualified candidates can submit their resume on-line at http://www.holcim.us or via e-mail address careers-us at holcim.com and reference job number CAAR614773 the subject line of the e-mail. 

Please visit our website to learn more about our commitment’s, values and vision. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V