Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies that support North America business priorities, transformation initiatives, and functional objectives.
• Translate complex business strategies into clear, consistent messaging and communication plans for leaders and employees.
• Lead integrated communication planning for key regional initiatives, coordinating stakeholders across functions to ensure consistent messaging, effective sequencing and alignment with business priorities.
• Lead communication support for organizational and business change initiatives.
• Equip leaders and managers with communication tools and key messages to support successful adoption and engagement.
• Monitor feedback and adjust communication approaches as needed.
• Advise senior leaders on communication strategy, messaging, stakeholder engagement, and communication effectiveness.
• Develop and support executive communications, including presentations, town halls, leadership forums, and key announcements.
• Strengthen leadership communication capabilities through coaching and tools.
• Partner with People & Culture to support employee engagement, culture, leadership, and workforce initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Journalism, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in internal, corporate, employee, change, or strategic communications within a complex organization.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and supporting leadership communications.
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies that support business priorities and organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional communication initiatives and engage diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools and platforms.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.
• Travel within North America and occasional international travel, as required.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Experience supporting business transformation or organizational change initiatives.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, technology or other complex B2B environments.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Tax deferred retirement plans, varied by business; 401(K) with company match
• Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
• Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
• Workplace health/wellness and reimbursement programs
• On-campus fitness center and café
• Avid approach to Sustainability
• Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all