Employee Communications Leader

ExxonMobil

8d • Onsite

About The Position

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and
while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.About HoustonExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.
By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.
The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
Learn more about what we do in Houston here.

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in Communications, preferably within large, global organizations.
• Minimum 15 years of experience managing teams and leading strategic employee communications initiatives.
• Demonstrated success working directly with C-suite executives and influencing at the highest levels of the organization.
• Expertise in developing and executing global, multi-channel communications strategies.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills in complex, matrixed environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience in change management, culture-building, and crisis communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Global mindset with experience managing communications across multiple regions and cultures.
• Familiarity with digital engagement platforms and emerging technologies (AI-driven communications, analytics tools).
• Proven ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement in communication practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global employee communications strategy that supports business priorities and enhances employee engagement.
• Align messaging with organizational vision, mission, and values to foster a unified culture across all regions.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, including the CEO and executive team, crafting compelling narratives for organizational updates, change initiatives, and leadership visibility.
• Prepare speeches, talking points, and executive messaging for internal forums such as town halls and global meetings.
• Lead and mentor a global team of communications professionals, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Build capabilities within the team to leverage emerging technologies and best practices in employee engagement.
• Oversee multi-channel communications platforms (intranet, email, video, podcasts, mobile apps, digital signage) to ensure consistent, timely, and engaging messaging.
• Drive editorial strategy for internal news, campaigns, and storytelling initiatives that connect employees to company priorities.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to support organizational change, culture-building initiatives, and employee experience programs through clear and empathetic communication.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion messaging across all internal platforms.
• Establish KPIs and leverage analytics to measure communication effectiveness and continuously improve engagement strategies.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on communication impact and employee sentiment.
• Lead internal communication response during critical business events, ensuring transparency and alignment with external messaging.

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive