Sr Director – Engineering Employee Communications

Sr Director – Engineering Employee Communications

Requirements

• 13+ years communications experience.
• 10+ years employee communications experience working with and providing guidance to senior leaders.
• 10+ years of people management experience.
• Proven track record for leading and inspiring high performing employee communications teams.
• Proven expertise in technology and engineering communications, able to understand how to make the complex simple in communications.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience in crafting internal messaging and content for various internal channels including email, presentations, newsletters, sites, and more.
• Skilled at managing complex and high stakes internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic and trusted partner to the SVP of Engineering, advising on the right forum, timing, and content of communications to ensure employees are informed, inspired, and empowered to help LinkedIn succeed.
• Develop and execute the internal communications strategy for more than 7,000 global Engineering employees, focusing on messaging, timing, channels, and audiences. Be as comfortable deep in details as you are at 20,000-foot strategic thinking.
• Technical acumen to understand complex concepts and translate for target audiences and channels.
• Shape narratives that highlight the value our technology delivers to members and customers, and the teams that help achieve this.
• Provide expert counsel to Engineering senior leadership on internal messaging, change management initiatives, and communication priorities.
• Plan and manage the annual R&D Leadership Summit, including theme, agenda, speakers, and communications.
• Oversee strategy, resourcing, and prioritization of the Engineering Employee Communications team; invest in the team’s growth and development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including HR, Talent Acquisition, Chief of Staff, and External Communications to reinforce the long-term technology strategy and support change management, cultural initiatives, and employee engagement efforts.
• Creatively use various communication formats such as live events, videos, and emails to inform and inspire employees.
• Evaluate the impact of internal communications and use insights to optimize and evolve strategies.
• Lead with adaptability, focus on problem solving through innovative solutions, and thrive in a landscape that can rapidly evolve.
• Serve as a senior leader on the Employee Communications team to support the development of our global strategy, sponsor strategic projects, and drive collaboration and alignment across our work.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years employee communications experience.
• 10+ years experience supporting senior executives.
• 15+ years of people management experience.
• Relationship builder with strong business acumen and ability to prioritize around highest impact actions and partner across leadership and communications teams.
• Strategic thinker, able to understand context and connect dots to stay ahead of issues and maximize opportunities.
• Direct experience working in an engineering-focused role with a strong understanding of high tech culture.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align on communications plans and ensuring buy-in and active partnership.