Vice President - rf.engage – Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn•New York, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ruder Finn is seeking a forward-thinking Vice President to lead strategic communications, change and employee engagement initiatives, helping shape the future of employee experience for a portfolio of key clients. This leader will sit at the intersection of communications, culture, change and transformation, and serve on the leadership team within Ruder Finn’s rf.engage practice – our global center of excellence for internal communications and change management. As a Vice President, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including executive communications and HR leaders. You’ll oversee a portfolio of accounts, guide cross-functional teams, and play a critical role in new business and evolving our rf.engage offering.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employee engagement, or change management (agency and/or in-house)
Proven experience managing multiple accounts and leading complex, high-visibility programs
Strong track record of advising senior stakeholders, including executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead strategic communications programs with measurable outcomes
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Strong understanding of employee engagement strategies and change management frameworks
Experience leveraging research, analytics, and employee sentiment to inform strategy
Curiosity and comfort with integrating AI into communications and workflows
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Highly collaborative, strategic, and adaptable in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior strategic lead across multiple client accounts, providing counsel to clients and team members, and driving account growth
Design and deliver integrated initiatives such as employer value propositions, enterprise change strategies, and internal plans, campaigns and activations that connect employees to purpose and performance
Integrate AI, emerging technologies, and new ways of working to enhance effectiveness and unlock new value for clients
Leverage research, analytics, and employee listening to shape strategy, measure impact and continuously optimize programs
Lead cross-functional teams (strategy, creative, content, analytics) to deliver cohesive, high-impact work across channels and touchpoints
Mentor and develop talent, fostering a high-performing culture of curiosity, accountability and excellence
Manage account health with a strong focus on financial stewardship, profitability and sustainable growth
Play integral role in developing new business proposals and identify organic growth opportunities that expand client relationships and rf.engage capabilities