Senior Communications Specialist advancing organizational business objectives through strategic communications. Partnering with senior leaders to shape messaging and drive alignment across teams and channels.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by providing strategic communications support, ensuring clarity, alignment and momentum across a large, matrixed organization
Develop, own and execute comprehensive communications plans including messaging and materials that inform, inspire and align employees to business strategy and customer objectives
Lead strategic communications initiatives that elevate awareness of key efforts that impact supplier, procurement, supply chain and dealer experiences
Collaborate with subject matter experts, business leaders, legal, media relations and communications colleagues to develop content for internal and external audiences, including success stories, announcements, supplier and dealer events, executive presentations, speeches and articles
Translate complex concepts into clear, audience-appropriate communications for internal and external stakeholders
Apply Lean principles and process excellence to enhance quality and accelerate delivery, ensuring streamlined, high-impact communications that make it easy for stakeholders to do business with SPPD
Embrace technology and innovation to reach and engage audiences in new and creative ways
Uphold brand standards by maintaining a consistent tone and style across all content, adhering to brand guidelines and voice
Analyze performance, monitor communications metrics to refine strategies and continuously improve engagement
Requirements
College or university degree in communications, marketing, or a related field or considerable job-related experience in corporate communications with proficiency in digital communication tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects independently and with urgency; skilled at simplifying complex ideas, anticipating stakeholder needs and adjusting messaging to drive clarity and alignment
Big picture thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and align messaging and deliverables to key customer objectives and strategies
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills; develops a clear and complete understanding of needs through careful listening, probing, reflecting, and summarizing
Strong content creation skills and the ability to edit for various audience consumption
Outstanding relationship management; skilled at establishing and maintaining trust with customers, clients, peers and vendors
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
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