Country Communications Director

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Communications & government relations
• Develop and execute a comprehensive PR and communication strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead corporate storytelling, brand positioning, and thought leadership across all media and digital channels.
• Manage media relations, including press releases, interviews, crisis communications, and media kits.
• Oversee content creation for speeches, executive messages, website content, newsletters, and campaign materials.
• Ensure consistent and compelling messaging across all touchpoints.

Government & Regulatory Relations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, regulators, and public stakeholders relevant to the industry.
• Monitor evolving regulations, policies, and industry developments to assess impact on company strategy in Egypt.
• Represent the company in regulatory discussions, industry councils, and government-led initiatives.
• Advocate for the company’s interests and stay updated with the policies that support innovation and mobility.
• Prepare policy briefs, position papers, and regulatory reports for internal and external use.

Communications Strategy & Crisis Management
• Develop crisis-communication protocols and lead response efforts when necessary.
• Manage reputation risks and proactively identify issues that could affect the company.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategy, stakeholder engagement, and public positioning.

Internal Communications & Culture Enablement
• Create and implement internal communication programs that support culture, transparency, and employee engagement.
• Align internal messaging with corporate objectives and major company milestones.
• Manage company-wide announcements, leadership communications, and key events.

Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product development, operations, and executive leadership to ensure strategic alignment.
• Manage external agencies including PR firms, government-relations consultants, and media partners.

Job Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, and government relations within a tech or innovation-driven environment.

• Strong understanding of Egypt’s regulatory, media, and public-policy landscape, particularly as it relates to technology and digital platforms.

• Proven ability to lead corporate storytelling, thought leadership, media relations, and crisis communications.

• Demonstrated experience engaging with government entities, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

• Excellent strategic judgment and ability to translate complex technical or regulatory issues into clear messaging.

• Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leadership and managing external agencies.

• Fluency in English is a must and french is a plus
  

Job:

Communications Manager/Director

Organization:

Group Technical Center Cairo Office

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Annual Contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-01-12

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com