Senior Global Internal Communications Manager

Senior Global Internal Communications Manager

Does the opportunity to engage our teammates, build programs from scratch and own the process of creating world-class communications plans on a global scale excite you?

We are searching for a Senior Global Internal Communications Manager to develop communication strategies and deliverables that align with Specialized's Vision, Mission and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this position will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing to an annual communication calendar as well as ad hoc messaging, executive communications and colleague engagement- ensuring that strategic initiatives across the organization are consistent, professional, clear, and understood, while also promoting our culture and teammate engagement.,

• Develop and implement internal communications strategies that engage, inspire and connect teammates across the organization with Specialized's Vision, Mission and strategic priorities.


• Identify internal communications needs and build a roadmap of internal communications structure


• Establish regular company-wide communication cadence for the Executive Leadership Team; driving development of executive communications, including contributed content and presentations


• Ensure organizational changes, initiatives and projects are effectively communicated to teammates using appropriate channels


• Build and create awareness for Specialized's employer brand, and develop our voice on key issues affecting teammates


• Ensure internal communications messages are consistent throughout the organization and also aligned with external communication messages, in collaboration with our public relations team


• Optimize and manage internal communication channels (plan, edit, write content)


• Partner with our People and Culture team to further develop our onboarding materials to ensure new teammates are welcomed into Specialized's culture and understand our Vision, Mission and ways of working.


• Handle the internal communication response to crisis situations which affect organizational perception and reputation; aligned with external communication messages, in collaboration with our public relations team


• Develop systems and approaches for measuring performance of communications programs and bringing visibility across the organization to the work
  
  Bachelor's degree (journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or human resources preferred) or equivalent practical experience.


• At least 8 years of experience in an internal communications role, with demonstrated ability to build an internal communications function from scratch. Global experience preferred.


• Strong interest in cycling and alignment with Specialized's purpose and mission.


• Proven ability to influence and bring strategic communication plans to life across multiple global stakeholders


• Experience developing clear, concise and compelling executive communications that support business strategy and growth plans


• Skilled at building relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders, and ability to work well and influence across teams, functions, and levels.


• Excellent presentation, writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from teammates


• Strong technology skills, with proven ability to identify and utilize a variety of communication tools
  
  At Specialized, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience, skills, certification, and location., Along with competitive pay, as a full-time teammate you are eligible for the following benefits beginning 30 days from date of hire. Benefits include:


• PPO, EPO, HMO Kaiser and HDHP competitive Healthcare benefit plans offered (which include coverage for acupuncture and physical therapy)


• Dental and Vision plan


• Health Savings Account with a company paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA


• 401(k) Matching up to $5,000 plus company paid retirement plan fees


• Profit Sharing Plan


• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance


• Employee Assistance program


• Sick, Vacation and Paid Holidays


• Employee discounts and perk program


• Parental Leave


• Specialized bike for new baby


• Education and events reimbursement


For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com

We believe that bikes have the power to change lives for the better. We are a culture of barrier-breakers, but we need your unique ideas and backgrounds to help us push boundaries and change the world. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who can contribute to our mission of getting people outside.