Sr. Manager, Corporate and Executive Communications

John Deere•Moline, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline Function: Communications (CA) Title: Sr. Manager, Corporate and Executive Communications - 117943 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As a Sr. Manager, Corporate and Executive Communications for Deere & Company World Headquarters located in Moline, IL, or Chicago, IL, or Des Moines, IA you will: Develop high-quality communications for the CEO and other senior executives, including speeches, talking points, emails, press releases, presentations, annual reports, video scripts, and social media content. Support the creation and execution of comprehensive communication plans that advance John Deere’s strategic priorities and business objectives and position executives effectively with key audiences. Design and implement a targeted CEO LinkedIn strategy. Create communications that enable key stakeholders to understand the organization’s performance and strategic direction, such as company overviews, quarterly earnings materials, annual reports, proxy statements, and annual shareholder meeting documents. Develop communication strategies and programs aimed at enhancing the business acumen of employees and other stakeholders. Collaborate with subject matter experts to produce enterprise narratives and key messages, ensuring these are consistently refined to reflect business and strategic updates and communicated across the organization. Oversee the management and preparation of executive organizational announcements and biographies, maintaining current and accurate related content on internal and external channels. Oversee Deere's internal Communications Portal to ensure all information and tools remain relevant and up to date. Partner with Communications team members to maintain a rolling calendar of executive communications events and activities to promote alignment and coordinated messaging. Establish and document shared processes, resources, assets, tools, and best practices. Measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and approaches. VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Requirements

Expertise in developing executive communication strategies and deliverables, ensuring clarity and consistency across all channels.
Ability to translate strategic business priorities into thoughtful, consumable content for multiple audience segments.
Capable of conveying complex messages to support organizational change and transformation.
Entrepreneurial, collaborative style, with an emphasis on action and impact.
Demonstrated strength in writing and project management, delivering high-quality communications on time, and with strong attention to detail.
Possesses solid business and financial acumen, allowing for effective alignment of communication initiatives with organizational objectives.
Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to comfortably engage with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Creative approach to engaging stakeholders, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and compelling content to draw in the target audience.
Serves as a trusted partner, able to influence others and drive results without relying on formal authority.
Previous experience working with CEOs or senior executives.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality communications for the CEO and other senior executives, including speeches, talking points, emails, press releases, presentations, annual reports, video scripts, and social media content.
Support the creation and execution of comprehensive communication plans that advance John Deere’s strategic priorities and business objectives and position executives effectively with key audiences.
Design and implement a targeted CEO LinkedIn strategy.
Create communications that enable key stakeholders to understand the organization’s performance and strategic direction, such as company overviews, quarterly earnings materials, annual reports, proxy statements, and annual shareholder meeting documents.
Develop communication strategies and programs aimed at enhancing the business acumen of employees and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to produce enterprise narratives and key messages, ensuring these are consistently refined to reflect business and strategic updates and communicated across the organization.
Oversee the management and preparation of executive organizational announcements and biographies, maintaining current and accurate related content on internal and external channels.
Oversee Deere's internal Communications Portal to ensure all information and tools remain relevant and up to date.
Partner with Communications team members to maintain a rolling calendar of executive communications events and activities to promote alignment and coordinated messaging.
Establish and document shared processes, resources, assets, tools, and best practices.
Measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and approaches.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use