SR. VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (CHARLOTTE, NC)
Job Summary
The SVP of Communications is a strategic, enterprise-level leader responsible for defining and driving the organization’s communication strategy with a focus on market positioning, reputation management, internal coordination and change management.
Responsibilities
Executive & Enterprise Narrative
- Create the company’s overarching messaging and identify the appropriate channels as part of an overarching, cohesive communications strategy
- Partner with the CEO and other senior executives to craft and deliver consistent, high-impact communications
- Strike the balance between consistent Compass-wide themes and individual, sector-led focus areas
- Advise on how to optimize communications for GEO
Crisis & Reputation Management
- Provide executive oversight for crisis communication planning, readiness and response
- Coordinate closely with other relevant functions, operations and the global communications team, where appropriate, to ensure external messaging aligns with reputational priorities
- Maintain a watchful eye on reputational risks and develop proactive positioning strategies as needed
Change Management
- Define and own the communications strategy for major enterprise initiatives and changes, including system / process implementations
- Partner with HR, Business Enablement and business leaders to communicate organizational impact and foster change understanding and engagement
- Design scalable communication frameworks that support change across diverse employee populations
Functional Support & Coordination
- Oversee relevant support for all corporate functions to ensure communications to the business are planned and sequenced effectively
- Align team resources and messaging strategies to ensure coordination, efficiency and message consistency
- Manage relationship with creative and content production team to ensure brand and voice standards are maintained
Qualifications
Experience in corporate communications or related field, with proven track record in building integrated communications strategy
Deep expertise in internal and external communications in a large, decentralized organization with multiple stakeholders
Ability to build trust with executive leaders; capable of influencing and advising at the most senior levels
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong editorial judgment
Strategic and systems-oriented thinker, comfortable operating in ambiguity
Experience of working for a publicly traded company preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance / AD
Disability Insurance
Retailer Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Minor Metadata
Job ID: 1503767
Company: Compass Corporate
Contact: Jonee Love