Director - Corporate Communications

Director - Corporate Communications

Location :

Greensboro, NC, US, 27409

Position Type : Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future?

If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

In the ever-evolving transportation industry, Volvo Group North America (VGNA) and its Mack and Volvo truck brands are at the forefront of the shift toward zero-emission commercial vehicle and infrastructure solutions.

As part of the Corporate Communications team, the Director Corporate Communications will play a key role in the internal and external communications activities supporting this transformation, and our business as a whole.

The Director Corporate Communications will work with the Communications team to develop and leverage the content, proof points and narratives we need to strengthen our brand identities, support our commercial strategies, and enhance our reputation across multiple audiences.

• The position will create and manage content used across internal and external channels for Volvo Group North America, Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America;
• be the go-to source of corporate information supporting our internal and external communications, Corporate Social Responsibility, and thought leadership initiatives;

and manage a variety of communications issues, including those supporting our public affairs team.

This role reports to the Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Responsibilities of this role include :

• Create clear, persuasive written communications, including talking points, website content, press releases, social media posts, intranet articles, and stories.
• Oversee, maintain and leverage the department’s content / information hub, ensuring we have the up-to-date facts, proof points, and images needed to support communication and business initiatives across channels / audiences.
• Develop strong presentations, print / digital collateral, and narratives supporting corporate and brand initiatives.
• Seek new methods and creative strategies to increase the reach, effectiveness and audience engagement of our communications, CSR, and public affairs initiatives.
• Develop position statements and Q&A documents on a variety of issues important to the company and our brands.
• Support the department’s crisis communications planning and activities.
• Serve as a back-up media spokesperson.
• Support a variety of events and other departmental activities as needed.

Who are you?

A bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related fields is required with at least 10+ years of experience.

You are a talented writer, a critical thinker, and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

To be the perfect match for this role, your critical competencies will include :

• Superior ability to quickly understand complex information and translate it into clear, concise messages aligned with business goals and tailored to particular audiences.
• Ability to track down, synthesize and organize information and images into persuasive communications, with a focus on developing and maintaining strong narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• An obsession with accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and keep projects on track in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the communications aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Affairs.
• Ability to foster effective relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to think and execute strategically across all aspects of corporate communications.
• Being highly focused and self-initiating, with a results mindset.
• Proficiency working with digital communications applications, tools and technologies.
• Experience in vendor negotiations, agency relations and resource management.
• Thriving in a diverse and fast-paced team environment; effectively communicating with stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach and optimal result.
• Experience in working with top management, cross-functionally and cross-culturally.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and 365, with advanced PowerPoint and SharePoint capabilities; experience with content management systems a plus.

Demonstrated strong capability for all Volvo Group Leadership Competencies at the Leading People level that include :

• Customer Focus : Gains insight into customer needs and identifies opportunities that benefit customers. Meet customer demands and expectations while maintaining effective customer relationships.
• Ensures accountability : Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Acts with a clear sense of ownership.

Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.

Designs feedback loops into work.

Instills trust : Follows through on commitments and is seen as direct and truthful. Keeps confidence. Practices what he / she preaches.

Shows consistency between words and actions.

Collaborates : Works cooperatively across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Partners with others to get work done.

Credits others for their contributions. Gains trust and support of others.

Communicates effectively : Is effective in a variety of communication settings : one-on-one, small, and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.

Attentively listens to others. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

Drives engagement : Structures the work so it aligns with people’s goals and motivators. Empowers others. Makes each person feel his / her contributions are important.

Invites input and shares ownership and visibility. Shows a clear connection between people’s motivators and the organizational goals.

What’s in it for you?

We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401k, With Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.
• Growth Opportunities.
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Discounted benefits to local event venues and events, as well as National business partners.
• On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles.
• 24 / 7 / 365 On-site Gym and Lockers offered at a reduced, monthly membership fee.
• Free health and wellness programs and resources.
• Electric vehicle charging stations, bike racks, walking paths and outdoor-dining seating at multiple locations on campus.

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination.

We are committed to removing the barriers to entry which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action employer. E.O.E. / M / F / D / V

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination.

We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible.

We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions.

Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit : pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious.

Mack trucks are recognized around the world as The American Truck You Can Count On, thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done.

Volvo Trucks, founded in Sweden in the late 1920s, is a brand centered around innovating for people to make life easier, better, and safer.

We are determined to lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry, in which we are equally determined for our customers to be successful and stay in the forefront.

By joining our North American Group Truck brands (Volvo & Mack), you will be part of a global and diverse team, where we work with passion, we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead.

By working together, we can provide innovative solutions that add value over time and help us create the world we want to live in.

Job Category : Marketing & Communication

Organization : Mack Trucks & Volvo Trucks

Travel Required : Occasional Travel

Requisition ID : 4446

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed.

Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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