Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

The Senior Manager, Communications for Corporate Functions plays an important role in supporting the development and execution of global communication strategies in support of Amcor's corporate functions. The role focuses on planning, delivering and measuring high-quality integrated, multi-channel communications for a diverse global audience, ensuring messages are engaging, timely and relevant, and promote Amcor’s growth agenda.

The Senior Manager provides strategic communications counsel that helps build understanding of Amcor’s strategy, business priorities, goals and key initiatives among both external and internal audiences. The role leads key media engagement activities, crisis communications and coordination with subject matter experts and external partners, while translating complex business topics and activities into clear, engaging communications that foster connection with colleagues. Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to understand communication needs, the Senior Manager will identify opportunities to enhance Amcor’s brand and deliver impactful communications leveraging a variety of channels. The role supports the execution of global communication campaigns and initiatives, ensuring consistency of messaging and alignment with broader business objectives. Success in this position requires strong relationship-building, communication and project management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority, manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions and geographies. The role partners closely with members of the Global Communications team and business and functional stakeholders to deliver communications that drive awareness, understanding and engagement across the organization.

What you get to do

• Support the communications needs of Corporate Functions, including C-suite, Investor Relations, Sustainability and global media relations, by delivering effective, timely and high-quality communications that align with business priorities and demonstrate Amcor’s leadership in the industry
• Lead and execute integrated communication activities that engage diverse audiences through multiple platforms and channels, including executive messaging, high-impact change management initiatives and thought leadership, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Cultivate relationships with key media while maintaining a strong understanding of the external landscape, including media coverage, competitor activity and industry trends, leveraging those insights to inform communication planning, messaging and reputation management
• Ensure leadership alignment by developing materials that provide the context, messaging and resources needed to confidently communicate business initiatives, organizational changes and strategic priorities consistently throughout the organization
• Track and measure communication effectiveness using established metrics and insights, providing recommendations to continuously improve engagement, reach and impact
• Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organization, serving as a trusted communications advisor and providing strategic counsel that helps teams communicate with clarity, consistency and impact
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Global Communications team to develop and execute integrated communications that support enterprise priorities and drive consistency of messaging

What we value

• Ability to work well with executive leaders in a strategic and analytical manner, use discretion and sound judgement and operate in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Well-rounded communicator who effectively interacts with media, manages external partnerships and relates to all levels of an organization, from the shop floor to the C-suite
• Builds trust and credibility by handling sensitive and confidential information with appropriate discretion and care
• Balances strategic thinking with tactical execution; effectively utilizes agency support while demonstrating a strong ability to deliver independently
• Proficient in prioritization, planning and coordination of competing priorities in line with the overall company strategy
• Commitment to timeliness, accuracy and efficiency
• Curiosity, drive for continuous improvement and a desire to embrace AI and emerging communications technologies
• Clear attention to detail, including spelling, grammar and context
• Strong verbal, writing, research and project management skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including OneDrive, SharePoint and CoPilot)

What we want from you

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related discipline
• Minimum 8-10 years external and internal communications experience, preferably in global or manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience in change communications and a proven track record of effective delivery of integrated, multi-channel communications programs
• Proven experience advising executives and senior leadership
• Media engagement and crisis management experience
• Exceptional copywriting skills across multiple formats and channels
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Additional languages a plus

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $129,200 to $177,650 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

The salary range provided reflects the anticipated starting salary base pay for this role at the time of this posting and does not necessarily reflect full earning potential over the course of employment. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)