Senior Director, Enterprise Communications & Change

Onterris, Inc.

Irvine, Denver, Houston (CA, CO, TX)

Remote

CAD 209,000 - 244,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Onterris seeks a visionary Senior Director, Enterprise Communications, to guide enterprise-wide transformation through strategic storytelling, governance and leadership alignment. Reporting to the VP of Enterprise Communications, you will partner with executives to shape messaging, drive adoption of initiatives, and lead a world-class communications function across global teams.

Remote applicants will be considered, with domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

12+ years of progressive experience in a communications and public relations leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Change Management, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field is required.
Proven ability to create compelling communications that engage, educate and inspire audiences.
Demonstrated ability to effectively partner, coach and consult with executive and senior-level leaders across functions, businesses and/or countries.
Experience enhancing and refining company branding, values and behaviors.
Presence, confidence, maturity and emotional intelligence.
Demonstrated ability to lead or support large-scale communications initiatives, including assembling and directing resources to ensure timelines are met.
Willingness and ability to handle multiple and competing priorities across different time zones and global teams.
Ability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Expert change communication, project management, prioritization and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different channels and audiences; AP style expertise.
Prior public company experience, either working directly for or via agency.
Experience with Adobe, Canva, ClickUp, internal comms tech (SharePoint, Poppulo), PR technology (Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater, Business Wire, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide communication strategies that enable organizational priorities, transformation initiatives and business growth.
Develop integrated communication and change management plans that support organizational, technology, operational, and cultural transformation.
Translate business strategy into compelling narratives that create understanding, alignment and action.
Drive employee awareness, readiness and adoption of strategic initiatives while reducing change fatigue.
Establish scalable frameworks and best practices for enterprise communications and change management.
Ensure communication efforts support business outcomes, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Serve as a trusted communications advisor and strategic partner to executive and senior leadership.
Develop executive communication strategies, messaging platforms, speeches, presentations, thought leadership content and leadership engagement plans.
Create and manage enterprise executive communications and leadership event calendars.
Counsel leaders through transformational moments, organizational change, acquisitions, crises and business milestones.
Enable leaders to communicate with authenticity, consistency and credibility across audiences.
Strengthen employee engagement, trust and organizational culture through purposeful communications.
Support activation of the company’s values, culture and employee value proposition.
Develop communication strategies that build connections between employees and enterprise priorities.
Create manager communication toolkits and leadership resources that help leaders explain change, drive alignment and reinforce accountability.
Lead communication initiatives that foster engagement, trust, belonging and transparency across a diverse global workforce.
Help establish and mature a world-class enterprise communications function
Build communication governance, planning processes, measurement frameworks and operating rhythms.
Develop and maintain an enterprise editorial calendar aligned to strategic priorities and business objectives.
Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, Corporate Development and business leaders to align messaging and communication strategies.
Ensure consistency of messaging while balancing enterprise and business-specific needs.
Advance modern communications capabilities through technology, data, and innovation.
Leverage communication platforms and emerging technologies to personalize and scale employee communications.
Pilot and implement AI-enabled tools that improve communications effectiveness, efficiency and employee experience.
Align to measurement frameworks that track communication effectiveness, employee engagement, trust, adoption and business impact.
Use data and insights to continuously improve communications strategies and channel performance.
Protect and strengthen organizational reputation with stakeholders during critical business moments.
Support enterprise reputation management and strategic issues communications.
Develop communication strategies that ensure continuity, transparency and trust during periods of uncertainty and growth.