Change Communication Manager (m/w/d)

We’re ready to take on new challenges. Are you with us?

Together with 6,300 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic partner for the pharmaceutical and food industries in processing and packaging technology. With seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Your favorite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help. Apply now and become part of our team!

At our headquarters in Waiblingen, we develop, produce, and distribute solutions for both the pharmaceutical and food industries. In the pharmaceutical sector, our focus is on technologies for processing oral solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. For the food industry, our portfolio includes packaging solutions for dry food products like coffee and flour.

• Develop, drive and implement change and transformation communication strategies aligned with Syntegon’s strategic priorities.
• Translate complex transformation initiatives into clear, meaningful content and actions for diverse internal audiences.
• Act as a sparring partner to executives and transformation leads, helping shape key messages and communication moments.
• Identify communication needs and opportunities across the organization, and tailor communication formats accordingly (townhalls, toolkits, video, infographics, etc.).
• Support leaders and managers in their role as communicators and cultural multipliers.
• Collaborate closely with HR and business leaders to ensure a consistent change journey for employees.
• Measure communication effectiveness and continuously improve based on feedback and data.

• Several years of experience in corporate or internal communication, ideally in the context of transformation or change programs.
• Strong strategic thinking, storytelling and content development skills – from big-picture narrative to concrete tools.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across levels and functions.
• Confidence in working with senior leaders and acting as a coach or challenger where needed.
• High level of resilience and flexibility; you are comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Fluent English; German is a strong plus.
• Degree in Communications, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field is a plus.

Start: as soon as possible 

Workload: full-time

Contract type: permanent

Location: Waiblingen, Crailsheim, Beringen

Your benefits at the Waiblingen location:

• Attractive working conditions such as above-average pay, performance bonuses, vacation and Christmas bonuses, as well as other tariff components due to the connection to the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry in Baden-Württemberg.
• Various working time models, holiday childcare, and flexible remote work options (e.g., even when children are sick).
• Employer-subsidized company pension scheme and employee benefits through Corporate Benefits.
• Extensive training, including digital and mobile learning opportunities, shadowing, and mentoring programs.
• Comprehensive health management, including height-adjustable desks, occupational health services, employee counseling, health seminars, preventive medical check-ups, and bicycle leasing (JobRad).
• High-quality digital onboarding supported by the Syntegon onboarding app.

Do you have any questions about the application process?

Ioannis Michailidis

Telefon: +49(7151)14-2648

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For Syntegon and its subsidiaries, diversity is a key concern. We explicitly welcome an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or special needs, are treated equally. If this job posting uses only the male form, it is for readability purposes and refers to individuals of all genders.