Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications

Description

Hanwha USA, a leading industrial manufacturing company delivering energy, shipbuilding and defense solutions to commercial and government customers, seeks an experienced professional to serve as Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications. Based in Washington, DC, the Vice President of Corporate Communications is a senior-level position within Hanwha’s Corporate Affairs office. Hanwha USA is the U.S. arm of Hanwha, a multi-national Fortune 500 company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Serving Hanwha’s U.S. affiliates, the Corporate Affairs function manages the company’s priorities in government relations, corporate communications, regulatory and trade matters, market strategy and sustainability. The Vice President of Corporate Communications integrates seamlessly with all the Corporate Affairs functions as well as the communications team in South Korea to advance public relations strategies around traditional and renewable energy development, shipbuilding and maritime, defense systems, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

With a growing footprint in the United States, Hanwha USA is driving major investments across the natural gas, solar energy manufacturing and deployment, defense, shipbuilding and shipping sectors. As the owner of the Hanwha Philly Shipyard and Hanwha Defense USA, the company is poised to bring innovative technologies that will significantly impact the maritime and defense industries in the U.S.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the President of Corporate Affairs based in Washington, DC, the Vice President of Corporate Communications will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive and forward-leaning communications strategies that advance Hanwha’s interests in the United States, showcasing the company’s key investments across multiple industrial sectors. The strategies should include plans to engage not only influential media, but also government stakeholders and influencers at all levels of government.

Hanwha seeks a seasoned, highly motivated professional with at least 15 years of experience leading complex corporate and political communications. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of executing strategic communications that drive tangible results and will have served as head of communications or in a comparable senior role at a similarly positioned company. Gravitas, executive presence, and confidence in decision-making and interaction with senior executives are essential. This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires five days a week physical presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

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