San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
3 days ago
Sr Director, Engineering Employee Communications
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. This role will be based in Mountain View. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from a LinkedIn office on select days and from home, as determined by the business needs of the team. We’re looking for a global-minded and dynamic leader to drive and execute the employee communications strategy for our Engineering organization at LinkedIn. In this role you’ll partner with our Senior Vice President of Engineering to lead and oversee the development, implementation and execution of executive communications, employee experiences, and communications that connect, engage, and inspire our more than 7,000 engineering employees around the world. As a strategic thought partner to Engineering leadership, you will have strong business acumen and tenacity to develop and deliver high-impact and creative communications across channels. You will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative organization and be passionate about using communications to elevate our technology roadmap, amplify our culture, and support business growth. This role will lead our Engineering employee communications team and be responsible for driving strategy across the team, resourcing and prioritization. Reporting to the Vice President of Employee Communications, you will support developing a best-in-class employee communications team, setting long-term organizational strategy, and helping shape LinkedIn’s growth. 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. Basic Qualifications: + 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. 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.Suggested Skills + Strategic Partnership and Thinking + Internal/Employee Communications + Executive Communications + Leadership, including Inclusive Leadership + Stakeholder Management LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $245,000 to $314,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits . **Equal Opportunity Statement** LinkedIn is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 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