Senior Director, Enterprise Communications

Onterris Payroll•Houston, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way. We are seeking a visionary Senior Director, Enterprise Communications, to help shape how our organization navigates growth, change, and enterprise transformation. Reporting to the Vice President of Enterprise Communications, this leader will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and a catalyst for organizational alignment, workforce engagement, and business adoption. This role goes beyond just traditional communications, leading integrated communications and change strategies that accelerate business outcomes, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and help employees successfully navigate organizational, operational, technology and cultural transformation. As a member of a highly collaborative and agile communications team, this individual can operate as an enterprise generalist, partnering across all functions and business lines to solve business challenges through communications, storytelling, and change leadership. Preferred hubs include Irvine, CA; Denver, CO; Calgary, AB, CAN; or Houston, TX. Remote applicants will be considered. There is expected domestic and/or international travel to support and meet with our global operational teams.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in a communications and public relations leadership role
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Change Management, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field is required
Proven ability to create compelling communications that engage, educate and inspire audiences
Demonstrated ability to effectively partner, coach and consult with executive and senior-level leaders across functions, businesses and/or countries
Experience enhancing and refining company branding, values and behaviors
Presence, confidence, maturity and emotional intelligence
Demonstrated ability to lead or support large-scale communications initiatives, including assembling and directing resources to ensure timelines are met
Willingness and ability to handle multiple and competing priorities across different time zones and global teams
Ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Expert change communication, project management, prioritization and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different channels and audiences; AP style expertise
Prior public company experience, either working directly for or via agency

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe, Canva, ClickUp, internal comms tech (SharePoint, Poppulo), PR technology (Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater, Business Wire, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

Help lead enterprise-wide communication strategies that enable organizational priorities, transformation initiatives and business growth.
Develop integrated communication and change management plans that support organizational, technology, operational, and cultural transformation.
Translate business strategy into compelling narratives that create understanding, alignment and action.
Drive employee awareness, readiness and adoption of strategic initiatives while reducing change fatigue.
Establish scalable frameworks and best practices for enterprise communications and change management.
Ensure communication efforts support business outcomes, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Serve as a trusted communications advisor and strategic partner to executive and senior leadership.
Develop executive communication strategies, messaging platforms, speeches, presentations, thought leadership content and leadership engagement plans.
Create and manage enterprise executive communications and leadership event calendars.
Counsel leaders through transformational moments, organizational change, acquisitions, crises and business milestones.
Enable leaders to communicate with authenticity, consistency and credibility across audiences.
Strengthen employee engagement, trust and organizational culture through purposeful communications.
Support activation of the company's values, culture and employee value proposition.
Develop communication strategies that build connections between employees and enterprise priorities.
Create manager communication toolkits and leadership resources that help leaders explain change, drive alignment and reinforce accountability.
Lead communication initiatives that foster engagement, trust, belonging and transparency across a diverse global workforce.
Help establish and mature a world-class enterprise communications function
Build communication governance, planning processes, measurement frameworks and operating rhythms.
Develop and maintain an enterprise editorial calendar aligned to strategic priorities and business objectives.
Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, Corporate Development and business leaders to align messaging and communication strategies.
Ensure consistency of messaging while balancing enterprise and business-specific needs.
Advance modern communications capabilities through technology, data, and innovation.
Leverage communication platforms and emerging technologies to personalize and scale employee communications.
Pilot and implement AI-enabled tools that improve communications effectiveness, efficiency and employee experience.
Align to measurement frameworks that track communication effectiveness, employee engagement, trust, adoption and business impact.
Use data and insights to continuously improve communications strategies and channel performance.
Protect and strengthen organizational reputation with stakeholders during critical business moments.
Support enterprise reputation management and strategic issues communications.
Develop communication strategies that ensure continuity, transparency and trust during periods of uncertainty and growth.