Sr Manager – Communications & Community Engagement
| Company | MRC Global |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or community relations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive internal communication plans that focus on both desk free and office populations and align with the company’s goals and values.
- Oversee the creation of engaging content for various internal channels, including newsletters, intranet, emails, social media, digital signage, video messaging, town halls, and other in-person events.
- Lead initiatives that strengthen the company’s presence and involvement in the local community, including partnerships with local organizations and participation in community events.
- Support senior leadership in crafting and delivering key messages to target audiences, ensuring transparency and consistency.
- Establish and manage feedback channels to gauge employee sentiment and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement crisis communication plans with relevant internal stakeholders to effectively manage internal communication during emergencies or significant organizational changes.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of internal communication and community engagement initiatives, using data to drive continuous improvement.
- Act as an extended member of several cross functional teams to drive communication outcomes for different projects, strategic and operational initiatives.
- Lead the internal employee cares committee that plans and executes employee engagement activities across multiple locations.
- Partner with HR and the business to design and execute programs and events that promote employee engagement, recognition, and a positive workplace culture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Offices, communication tools and platforms with particularity in PowerPoint, e-Forms, and Excel.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of computers and software applications.
- Willingness and ability to travel with occasional overnight stays.
- Valid Driver’s license with the ability to meet the MRC Global vehicle policy.