Senior Communications and PR Manager to H&M Group Business Tech

Company Description
Do you love fashion, tech and crafting stories about it? Are you an excellent communicator with several years of hands-on experience in a large matrix organisation? Well, this might be the job for you. We’re looking for a Senior Communications Manager to join our team of storytellers, bringing to life what the H&M Group stands for.
Today, the world is more digital, and there is no longer one place for the future of fashion or retail – it isn’t solely online, nor in a store. By harnessing the power of data and technology, we can continue to lead the industry by making our operations more efficient and sustainable while also empowering our colleagues to do what they do best.
What you will do
As a Senior Communications Manager you will lead the external communications positioning and employer branding activities for the H&M groups function Business Tech, by contributing to the development of our digitalisation communications strategy and execute on the communications plan, based on the business needs. We believe you to be well versed in creating communications content suitable to different audiences, and channels including reports, supporting media releases, speaking opportunities at key trade events and other external communication initiatives. You will also be responsible for planning for internal communications activities for dedicated teams.
You are a strong writer, critical thinker and an excellent communicator. You have experience from working in large matrix companies and large-scale change initiatives, with proven project management skills.
You will be leading a team of Communication Specialists and Content Editors and together you will play an important role in developing the Business Tech Communications function, by delivering a variety of communication activities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will manage a diverse portfolio of communication activities globally for the newest and fastest growing function within the H&M group, Business Tech, that’s accelerating the digitalisation for the entire company.
Who are you?
To succeed in this role, we believe these are the areas where you excel. We especially look forward to hearing about it!
Excellent communicator with 15 years’ relevant experience
Direct experience from working in retail, tech or media communications is beneficial
Experience from delivering extensive change communications in a matrix organization on a global scale
You can combine strategic long-term thinking with the ability to lead, influence and inspire others.
Strong writer, strategic thinker, and inventive problem-solver with proven experience in advising senior leadership.
Experience in both reactive and proactive as well as crisis communications
Ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries
Collaborating with the communications community both on a group level and across the company.
Understanding of society changes and how they affect the company
Excellent English in both speaking and writing
Last but not least - an enthusiastic representative of the H&M Group family of brands



This is an opportunity for you to be an important part of building a new communications team within the Business Tech Communications Team. You will contribute with your experience from defining and executing on communications and strategy using different communication formats. Collaboration is key and together with your team you will drive exceptional communications and build the H&M Group brand in the tech space.
Apply now for this truly inspiring position and be part of building a world class communication function that will contribute to changing the fashion industry!
This is a fulltime position with location in Stockholm, however, you will have the possibility to work remotely, in agreement with you manager. You will report to Head of Communications at Business Tech. Please apply with CV and Cover Letter as soon as possible but no later than 27th of May 2021.
For questions about the position, please contact Haben Zeriet haben.zeriet@hm.com
Please note that we do not consider applications via email.