Director, Internal Communications

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$154K/yr – $211K/yrDirector/Executive15+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own the internal communications strategy and executive storytelling for Mars Global Services, guiding senior leaders and cross-functional teams through transformation programs and organizational priorities.

  • Shapes executive narratives connected to business strategy and change initiatives
  • Leads large-scale transformation communications and governance across geographies

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy aligned with MGS priorities and the MGS 2030 Vision.
  • Shape executive narratives that connect Associates to business strategy, transformation programs, and organizational priorities.
  • Ensure communications reinforce the MGS vision, six strategic shifts, and three foundational pillars.
  • Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on communication approaches, messaging, stakeholder engagement, and change readiness.
  • Lead communications for large-scale business and organizational transformations.
  • Design communication strategies that build awareness, understanding, commitment, and adoption.
  • Develop integrated communication campaigns that support new ways of working and drive behavioral change.
  • Partner with business leaders, HR, Digital Technologies, and transformation teams to ensure cohesive messaging across initiatives.
  • Serve as lead communications advisor to the President of MGS and other senior executives.
  • Create keynote presentations, town hall content, leadership messaging, videos, talking points, and executive communications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 15+ years’ experience in communications and change management in agency or in-house.
  • Experience leading global change communications programs in a multi-layered and matrixed environment.
  • Experience building trust and managing relationships with senior leadership.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, strong presentation capabilities.
  • Passion for technology and experience leveraging AI/GenAI in responsible ways that drive great, inspiring content.
  • Understanding of latest trends, data and measurement in internal communications.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced org and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong strategic agility and ability to apply enterprise-wide thinking
  • Drive for results with strong prioritization and project management skills

Benefits

  • Work with over 150,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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We’re a unified force of 150,000+ Associates, taking action every day toward the world we want tomorrow. Our Five Principles have kept us true to ourselves and to our commitment to treat others in ways that are consistent with those values. Having stood the test of time, these principles will continue, keeping us free to move quickly and plan for the future. Quality - The consumer is our boss, quality is our work and value for money is our goal. Responsibility - As individuals, we demand total responsibility from ourselves; as Associates, we support the responsibilities of others. Mutuality - A mutual benefit is a shared benefit; a shared benefit will endure. Efficiency - We use resources to the full, waste nothing and do only what we can do best. Freedom - We need freedom to shape our future; we need profit to remain free. Note to Parents: https://www.mars.com/about/policies-and-practices/note-to-parents/np-english For more information, please visit mars.com. Follow us: facebook.com/mars, twitter.com/marsglobal, instagram.com/marsglobal/, youtube.com/mars For more information about careers at Mars, please visit careers.mars.com Follow us: facebook.com/LifeAtMars, instagram.com/LifeAtMars/, tiktok.com/LifeAtMars Mars, Incorporated is not responsible for any content or activity made available via third party sites or services. Page subject to: mars.com/legal mars.com/privacy

Founded in 1911
McLean, Virginia, US
64K employees (5,033 in marketing)
86% recommend to a friend
93% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$154K/yr – $211K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Internal Communications median pay in the United States

$121K/yr

Most pay falls between $90K and $171K. Based on 84 salaries.

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Funding

Last Raise
Debt Financing, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2025
    Debt Financing

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Director, Internal Communications

Mars · Chicago, IL · On-site