Director, Organizational Communications - Chicago, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Director, Organizational Communications, will lead corporate internal communications, with a focus on supporting and enabling transformation. This role is accountable for ensuring ADM’s global workforce is engaged, informed, and aligned with company goals, culture, and strategic priorities. Working closely with the HR leadership team and the Global Business Communications team, the Director will design and implement integrated communication strategies that drive cultural alignment, support enterprise change, and strengthen employee understanding of ADM’s strategic direction. This individual will provide governance for internal messaging, oversee planning and delivery across geographies, and serve as a trusted advisor on communication related to strategic initiatives and transformation. Success in this role requires exceptional collaboration, influence, and leadership. The Director will build strong partnerships across functions and geographies, lead high-performing communications teams, and develop next-generation communication leaders within the organization.

Requirements

Deep expertise in corporate communications.
Strong ability to collaborate and influence at the most senior levels, including executive committee members.
Proven experience leading high-performing teams and developing communications leaders.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with ability to convey complex messages clearly and compellingly.
Demonstrated experience in building governance frameworks and managing global communications processes.
Strong business and strategic acumen, with the ability to connect communications to enterprise objectives and cultural transformation.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in corporate or organizational communications, with enterprise-level leadership responsibilities.
Experience leading global communications initiatives and advising executive leaders.
Fluency in English.
Proven experience in communications leadership for enterprise-wide transformation.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement enterprise-level internal communication strategies that connect employees to ADM’s goals, values, and culture.
Lead internal communication efforts for organizational transformation, ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment across the enterprise.
Partner with leadership to shape messaging for strategic initiatives and company-wide priorities.
Maintain consistency of tone, brand, and messaging across all regions and business units.
Oversee planning and delivery of internal communications globally, including governance frameworks for internal messaging.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global communications team.
Build cross-functional partnerships with HR, Legal, Finance, Global Technology and other key stakeholders to align internal communications with business objectives.
Serve as primary communications point-of-contact for executive leaders to provide communications support for business goals.
Oversee the global editorial calendar and ensure alignment to business rhythms, priorities, and culture.
Benchmark internal communications against industry best practices and integrate innovative approaches.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.