Executive Communications Manager – Corporate Affairs ( Employee Communications )

Career Area:

Communications

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

This is Caterpillar

The Senior Manager, Employee Communications, will lead communications strategies that amplify Caterpillar’s narrative regarding Human Resources, our business focus and strategic direction to internal and external audiences. The Senior Manager will be responsible for partnering directly with the Caterpillar Human Resources Officer, business segments, communications colleagues, media relations and key stakeholders to develop, manage, and optimize executive communications strategies for CHRO visibility activities.  
 

The Human Resources Division provides comprehensive human resources services for the enterprise and supports the employee-related functions of the business units, including talent acquisition and management, learning and development, total rewards, HR operations, employee and labor relations, and corporate environmental health and safety.

What You Will Do:

Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Developing communication strategies, plans, services and deliverables for the Chief Human Resources Officer
• Developing production and measurement of internal communication materials to achieve segment objectives while tying them to Caterpillar enterprise narratives
• Responsible for deliverables including but are not limited to speeches, video scripts, presentations, newsletter articles, and internal all-supervisor and all-employee meetings

What You Will Have ( Required):

• Education/Experience: College or university degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Organizational Communications: Significant experience leading global communications efforts with an emphasis on external communications ( i.e. media relations, HR communications, branding)
• Strategic Planning: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan; ability to measure business impact for public relations efforts
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
• Interpersonal Relationships: Successful in supporting and interacting with senior level executives; excellent interpersonal skills to engage on sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others inside and outside the department to take specific actions

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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