Sr. Dir, Employee and Executive Communications

F5 Networks•Seattle, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. Position Summary The Senior Director, Employee & Executive Communications is responsible for and driving the implementation of F5’s internal communications strategy for a globally distributed workforce. Priorities for this role include developing high-impact communications tied to business priorities and company culture; engaging and inspiring F5ers through powerful storytelling; and facilitating employee awareness and understanding of the company’s strategy, values, and culture through key global events. The ideal candidate leads collaboratively, is confident advising C-level executives, and can forge cross-functional relationships with F5ers at all levels. This innovative leader will be a part of the Corporate Communications team and will lead a talented team of communicators. The role is based in Seattle and will be part of F5’s hybrid work model. A true love for building and enabling company culture is essential in this role. The candidate is creative, demonstrates thought leadership, and can transform complex information into stories and messages that resonate with, and inspire, global employees. The Senior Director, Employee & Executive Communications will have meticulous attention to detail and set best-practice standards for global internal communications, with a goal to always raise the bar. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential in communicating F5’s growing business.

Requirements

Experience balancing strategic acumen and leadership gravitas with execution excellence
Talent developer and coach for a strong, high-impact teams
Excellent research, writing, and editorial skills, including development of original content and the ability to construct concise and well-written narratives
Passionate storyteller and culture advocate
Expert at demonstrating business impact and balancing multiple stakeholders; exhibits grace under pressure (live events!) and leads by example in delivering engaging employee meetings and events
A can-do, roll-up-the-sleeves approach combined with a strong teamwork focus and desire to raise the bar on everything you do
Demonstrated success in working with international stakeholders and global cultures
A passion for company culture and an advocate for the employee experience in all things
Deep experience in organizational change management, crisis communications, and issues management
Experience in budget and vendor management
Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, or a related discipline
15+ years’ experience in employee and executive communications

Responsibilities

Supports and grows the company’s culture and business through strategic communications planning, content, and events
Leads a unified global employee and executive communications program aligned with F5’s human-first and high-performing culture and behaviors.
Executes comprehensive, multi-layered communications plans that support F5’s business objectives and help advance the company strategy.
Advises executive leadership for all company announcements, quarterly company meetings and major change and culture moments.
Manages employee crisis communications response for global and local issues.
Drives change communications to align employees with our business growth efforts.
Drives global internal communications best practices.
Leads executive communications, across functions and regions, to create a consistent and connected employee experience
Advises executive leadership for all company announcements, quarterly company meetings and major change and culture moments.
Identifies opportunities to engage, create clarity, and support culture for executive leaders
Leads employee awareness, understanding, and engagement with our company strategy
Partners closely with executive leadership team and business leaders to support employee understanding of long-term company strategy.
Consults with business groups to help align internal communications across functions and regions.
Leverages employee listening mechanisms to create a data-driven approach to communications.
Directs engaging, creative content for internal communications’ global digital platforms
Oversees company intranet and digital signage, including editorial calendar planning.
Identifies and advocates for new and innovative tools, including how to use AI in communications workflows.
Manages vendors and contractors, as needed.