Vice President Communications & Brand

Vice President Communications & Brand

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. This role is primarily responsible for managing the communications risks and opportunities of the business, internally. Provides critical, high-level communications to support the execution of the company's strategy. Accountable for achieving Jacobs brand promise in support of client centric strategic growth, employee engagement, and corporate identity goals. Works to ensure unified, consistent application of key branding, and communications strategies, internally.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs' offices / projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. This position can be aligned to a Jacobs office based in North America but Dallas, Texas is the preferred location.

Candidate Qualities :

• A deep understanding of and commitment to clients, passionate about the success of the business, in the context of the company's shared values and culture
• A strategic thinker, an excellent listener, and a pro-active self-starter who is able to competently manage projects to deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to develop a cohesive vision for a dynamic, nimble and multi-faceted communications strategy to advance the company's objectives with internal constituents
• Exceptional judgment and professionalism
• Deep communications experience with multiple stakeholders and expertise in strategy, communications, brand governance, and business development
• Team leader, with ability to develop talent and leverage strengths of team members and associates

Primary Responsibilities :

Key Success Measures :

Minimum B.S. Degree in communications, marketing, or other relevant discipline (or equivalent experience). At least 15 years' progressively responsible experience in corporate communications, marketing or related position. Experience supervising diverse teams and collaborating with other corporate and business functions. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills. Global experience and mindset, with sensitivity to diverse constituencies. Excellent presentation skills. High attention to detail, quality and timeliness. Ability to synthesize and simplify complex concepts into understandable messages for multiple audiences. Ability to work under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations. Active listening skills. Ability to generate creative concepts. Initiative. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Results oriented. Strong leadership skills, including leading by influence vs. position.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.