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A Day in the Life

Position Summary 

The Senior Director, Enterprise Employee Communications is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic, data-driven internal communications strategies. This role ensures employees across the entire company are informed, inspired, engaged, and aligned with the company’s mission, values, and business objectives. The Senior Director serves as an expert on employee voice – systematically listening to, analyzing, and acting on employee insights - partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling narratives, drive organizational change, and foster a positive workplace culture. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide employee communications strategy that supports business goals, enhances employee engagement, and strengthens organizational culture. 

• Lead the employee communications team, providing direction, coaching, and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional growth. 

• Oversee the governance, performance and optimization of internal communications channels, including Inside Medtronic (the company intranet), newsletters, digital signage, and events including the Global Town Hall, OU Spotlight Series, Crucial Conversations and Officer Meetings. 

• Utilize data-driven insights, employee feedback, and best practices to continually refine communications strategies and tactics. Additionally, identify how AI and digitization can help us continue to innovate our approach to impactful employee communications.  

• Drive communication strategies for enterprise-wide initiatives such as organizational transformation, M&A, and crisis response. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to leaders and communicators across OUs, regions, and functions, drafting messages and providing counsel on effective communication approaches for sensitive or complex topics.  

• Collaborate with HR, Employee Relations, Legal, and other internal partners—including communicators across OUs, regions, and functions—to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging across all channels and platforms. 

• Champion a transparent, inclusive, and two-way communications culture that empowers employees and supports business transformation. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 

• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience