Sr Mgr-Corporate Communications

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration. The primary purpose of this role is to manage and execute internal communications, with a focus on the Associate engagement strategy, supporting all Lowe's associates in corporate offices, stores, and distribution centers. The leader will ensure the company effectively communicates information associates need to perform their jobs and stay engaged. This internal communications leader will also reinforce the benefits of working for Lowe's and promote a positive reputation for the company among all internal stakeholders. This role consults with internal business leaders and executives, advising on their communication strategy, planning, and execution for strategic associate initiatives. As a leader within the Communications organization, this role will lead the human resource communication team by support, development, empowerment, and continuous improvement. This role will lead a team responsible for communicating Lowe's business objectives to over 300,000 enterprise-wide associates. As the manager of people, this leader will lead a function and the metrics driven communications produced by their team, as part of the broader Internal Communications function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Communications, Business Administration or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
8 years communication experience with 5+ years of responsibility of corporate communication (internal or external)
5 years of experience prioritizing and managing multiple large projects simultaneously
4 years of C-Suite executive level support
5 years of experience in a Fortune 500 corporate environment

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in developing communication that supports employee engagement and human resource initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop and execute results-driven internal communication plans for all resourced initiatives, guiding alignment with enterprise strategy and key business initiatives. Leader must ensure communications are developed, approved and delivered on time and on budget and assessed with clear metrics and measures
Lead a team and is responsible for supervising, overseeing, leading, managing, rewarding and motivating individuals on their team
Serve as the HR lead for organizing communications initiatives for C-Suite Chief Human Resource Officer and enterprise-wide people messaging
Manage internal communications programs and activities including supporting HR communications, executive messaging/speech writing, intranet sites, multimedia platforms, digital signage, enterprise emails, leadership talking points, company newsletters, and other communications
Oversee the development of content for Lowe's intranet and collaborative technology sites, internal emails, videos, large leader-led meetings, and various communications channels
Identify executive opportunities with internal audiences, placing individuals appropriately based on message and audience, showing strength of the executive team
Provide thought leadership and strategic counsel on opportunities that serve to elevate/differentiate the company’s associate experience as well as the company brand
Provide project and program management of complex, integrated communications programs supporting special projects and initiatives
Manage cross-functional relationships to ensure seamless collaboration with internal partners including Store Communications, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Community Relations, Digital Content and Marketing
Develop new approaches to deliver content in an engaging way to support staying current with communication trends