Senior AI & Digital Transformation Communications Lead

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cat Digital is seeking a communications leader to serve as the primary communications partner for AI & Analytics, Digital Applications, and Digital Platforms teams. You will translate complex technical work into clear narratives and develop executive presentations, talking points, and leadership messaging.

You will modernize formats, support change management for new technologies, and create external thought leadership content.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Experience using PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Express, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling and presentation-based communication.
• Ability to learn technical concepts related to software engineering, analytics, artificial intelligence, applications, digital platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Executive presence and ability to support senior leaders.
• Experience developing executive messaging, presentations, and leadership communications.
• Experience supporting internal and external communications, including executive communications and media opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications partner for the AI & Analytics, Digital Applications, and Digital Platforms teams within Cat Digital.
• Develop compelling narratives connecting digital initiatives to business outcomes and enterprise strategy.
• Modernize communication formats, styles, and delivery methods.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible stories for broad audiences.
• Create executive presentations, talking points, speeches, leadership messaging, and strategic communications materials.
• Develop content highlighting innovation, engineering achievements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Create, manage, and deploy internal communications through newsletters, Viva Engage, SharePoint, leadership messages, presentations, and organizational updates.
• Partner with Cat Digital and enterprise stakeholders to identify and amplify stories supporting organizational priorities.
• Support communications planning and change management for new technologies, digital initiatives, and organizational priorities.
• Develop external communications including press releases, executive talking points, media statements, conference and panel materials, and thought leadership content.
• Support executive visibility initiatives and position Cat Digital leaders as industry voices on technology, AI, and digital transformation.
• Manage communications review and approval processes with Legal, Brand, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advise three senior leaders on communication strategies, messaging, risks, stakeholder considerations, and organizational impact.
• Manage communication priorities, workflows, timelines, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
• Support leaders and teams across Cat Digital organizations.
• Travel up to 25%

Skills

Strong writing skills

Executive communications experience

Visual storytelling

Translate complex concepts

Project management

Collaboration

Influencing skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Express

Viva Engage

SharePoint

Job description

Cat Digital is seeking a communications leader to serve as the primary communications partner for AI & Analytics, Digital Applications, and Digital Platforms teams. You will translate complex technical work into clear narratives and develop executive presentations, talking points, and leadership messaging.

You will modernize formats, support change management for new technologies, and create external thought leadership content.