Excavation Communications Manager

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. The Excavation Division designs and manufactures tracked and wheeled excavators ranging from 11 to 90 metric tons. Through a global network of manufacturing and engineering teams, Excavation designs, manufactures and supports industry-leading products that serve construction, mining, forestry, heavy infrastructure and restoration applications worldwide. Our teams help customers solve some of the world's toughest infrastructure challenges around the globe with nearly 5,000 employees and operations across North America, Europe and Asia. We’re committed to our customers, who build a better, more sustainable world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience. This position leads the design, development, production and consultation on various internal and external communications materials and media. Additionally, it provides leadership for communications teams that support the Excavation Division and China Operations Division within our Construction Industries segment.

Requirements

Significant experience leading global communications efforts with an emphasis on external communications (i.e. media relations, social media, tech communications, branding)
Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization. Knowledge of effective communications planning techniques and ability to contribute to strategic planning in support of the overall business plan.
Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, technical information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
Successful in supporting and interacting with senior-level executives; excellent interpersonal skills to engage on sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others inside and outside the department to take specific actions
Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
College or university degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering strategies and communications that effectively support change initiatives and alignment to organizational/business goals
Experience as a strategic communications advisor to C-level executives including writing communications and developing presentations
Ability to create and tell stories through visual mediums (graphic design, video, etc.)
A proven ability to thrive within a complex, matrixed environment

Responsibilities

Collaborate with division leadership to create communications plans and deliverables that are aligned to the enterprise, segment and division strategy and related initiatives
Develop and implement an annual internal and external communications strategy supporting the business
Consult with senior leaders, managers and employees on messaging using the power of words, images, sounds and multi-media
Advise on communication formats to ensure clarity and accuracy of messaging
Own internal employee communications including strategy, channels, tools and messaging
Partner with division leaders to drive and deploy change management communications, ensuring employees and stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned throughout key transformation initiatives
Serve as a strategic communications advisor to the division’s senior vice president
Develop and implement a communications strategy to establish the senior vice president’s voice to their employees and to promote the division across the enterprise
Create effective communication strategies to be used across a variety of audiences including employees, dealers and external audiences
Contributes to the overall strategic business goals and plans of the division
Communications strategies and plans; key message development; presentations for internal and external audiences; video scripts; internal articles; social media content