Head Communications

Role Purpose

The India Communications Head will lead ENGIEs communications strategy and execution across the India business. This role is responsible for building ENGIEs reputation strengthening stakeholder trust supporting project visibility and fostering a connected engaged internal culture. As the senior communications leader in India you will shape ENGIEs narrative provide strategic counsel and ensure consistent high-quality communications across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

1. External Communications & Reputation Management

• Develop and deliver the communications strategy for ENGIE India.
• Act as the main media contact for India; manage ongoing relationships with journalists and industry media.
• Lead thought-leadership initiatives including articles interviews speaking opportunities and executive visibility.
• Oversee content development for press releases announcements corporate materials and editorial pieces.
• Monitor national policy regulatory shifts and sector trends to anticipate risks and advise leadership.

2. Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

• Lead internal communications including leadership messages project updates and culture-building initiatives.
• Produce clear engaging and timely internal content for key audiences across India.
• Collaborate with HR and functional teams to support employee engagement and ensure consistent messaging.

3. Stakeholder Communications

• Prepare communication materials for government bodies partners investors and external stakeholders.
• Support project teams by delivering talking points briefing notes presentations and strategic communication plans.
• Ensure all communication follows ENGIE brand standards and governance.

4. Digital & Social Media

• Shape ENGIE Indias digital voice through content planning campaigns and performance analytics.
• Strengthen ENGIE Indias presence on LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
• Produce compelling multimedia content that highlights ENGIEs projects innovations and impact.

5. Crisis & Issues Management

• Serve as the communications lead in India during issues or crises ensuring swift and coordinated responses.
• Manage and train India business leaders on media handling narrative discipline and crisis preparedness.
• Maintain updated response toolkits key message documents and protocols.

6. Leadership Coordination & Governance

• Manage PR agencies creative partners and content suppliers.
• Work cross-functionally with India leadership Business Development HR Operations Sustainability Legal and project teams.
• Uphold governance standards and ensure communications are compliant accurate and brand-aligned.
• Promote high standards in writing storytelling and visual communication across India operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15 years experience in corporate communications PR public affairs or related fields.
• Experience in energy infrastructure sustainability or industrial sectors is an advantage.
• Strong strategic writing editorial and media relations capabilities.
• Proven ability to operate with senior stakeholders in complex organisations.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in additional Indian languages is a plus.
• Strong organisational analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic communication and planning
• Strong writing and storytelling ability
• Media relations and spokesperson capability
• Stakeholder engagement and influence
• Digital and social media fluency
• Crisis communication judgment
• Collaboration adaptability and cultural awareness

Why ENGIE

Be part of a global leader accelerating the energy transition. As India Communications Head you will have the opportunity to shape ENGIEs presence in one of our most important markets influence high-impact narratives and help build a forward-looking purpose-driven culture across the India organisation.