Executive Strategic Communications Lead, Tech Growth

John Deere; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

401K and Defined Contribution

Healthcare benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan

Job summary

John Deere seeks a Strategic Communications Lead in Johnston, IA to own Tech Commercialization communications strategy and advise senior leaders on messaging, timing, and audience impact. You will connect strategy to outcomes and lead communications for major transformations and executive initiatives.

This role emphasizes change leadership, narrative development, and cross-functional collaboration to align communication with business goals and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of executive communication experience.
• Change-management experience as a trusted advisor, aligning communication and change narratives with business objectives.
• Strong business acumen, listening and synthesis skills, with the ability to communicate complex priorities to multiple audiences.
• Master-level executive PowerPoint development, visual storytelling, and the ability to interpret data and communicate its business significance.
• Sound judgment about audience needs, tone and timing, with the ability to prepare leaders for questions and sensitive communication.
• Technology acumen, execution and project-coordination skills, attention to quality, and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the integrated Tech Commercialization communications strategy, translating priorities into a compelling narrative with clear audiences, objectives, channels, measures, and outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted strategic communications advisor to the VP, Chief of Staff, and Tech Commercialization leadership team with proactive counsel on messaging and risks.
• Act as an organizational strategic communicator, connecting strategy, decisions, and performance to help employees see the bigger picture.
• Lead change communications for significant transformations, articulating why and moving audiences from awareness to action.
• Lead executive communications and thought leadership for the VP and leadership team with narratives, presentations, and talking points.
• Own communications for critical business moments and employee engagement, including all-employee meetings and strategy rollouts.
• Serve as the communications bridge between Tech Commercialization and broader enterprise audiences.
• Build cross-functional partnerships across Marketing, Sales, Product, and other enterprise functions.
• Measure communications effectiveness based on outcomes and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Build a high-performing communications capability with new tools and channels.

Skills

Executive communication

Change management

Business acumen

PowerPoint mastery

Data storytelling

Audience analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Job description

John Deere seeks a Strategic Communications Lead in Johnston, IA to own Tech Commercialization communications strategy and advise senior leaders on messaging, timing, and audience impact. You will connect strategy to outcomes and lead communications for major transformations and executive initiatives.

This role emphasizes change leadership, narrative development, and cross-functional collaboration to align communication with business goals and employee engagement.