Dow
Global Business Communications Leader_
Dow, Midland, Michigan, United States,
Global Business Communications LeaderAt a glancePosition:Global Business Communications LeaderPrimary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of AmericaAdditional Locations: Collegeville (PA, USA) + More - LessSchedule:Full timeDate Posted:06/17/2024Job Number:R2052636Position Type:RegularWorkplace Type:Hybrid or OnsiteAt Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.Dowhas an exciting opportunity for aGlobal Business Communications Leaderfor the Coatings & Performance Monomers business, located either inMidland, MIor inCollegeville, PA. Dow’s business communicators are strategic marketing communications practitioners with deep content and channel expertise who develop and implement communications programs that engage current and potential customers and other relevant stakeholder audiences.About you and this roleYou will lead all communications efforts for the Coatings and Performance Monomers (C&PM) business, including strategic counsel and executive communications support (external and internal) for the Business Vice President and the global business leadership team. You will lead plan development with senior business marketing partners for regional and global market areas and help position and promote Dow products and services in support of business growth strategies and priorities. You will also provide people leadership to C&PM business communications team.Responsibilities+ Provide leadership to C&PM business communications team, managing team’s performance and prioritizing resources to support business growth.+ Support and counsel Business Vice President and other senior business leaders in positioning and communicating business initiatives, issues and thought leadership both externally and internally. Connect business needs and opportunities with other businesses and functions globally or regionally to advance and protect the Dow brand.+ Engage as a contributing member of C&PM global business leadership team, as well as Dow’s Business Communications leadership team.+ Direct business communications strategy, ensuring alignment to plans and priorities, and direct C&PM’s business communications team from priority, workload, coaching, career development and administrative standpoints.+ Lead development and implementation of marketing communications plans that align with business marketing plans and employ audience-appropriate channel mixes. Lead planning process and strategic counsel for regional or global market areas.+ Develop, manage, and deliver content that engages target audiences. This includes message development, writing and storytelling, video production and graphic design instruction. Organize updates, routing, proof reading and production/delivery of projects.+ Have responsibility for business communications budget and resource management/billing, including leading supplier selection, work, and relationships, as well as hiring and people management.+ Support brand management through new product/capability brand development, global trademark management, thought leadership and reputation, and co-branding strategy support.+ Own overall business measurement, feeding findings and recommendations back to communications and marketing planning. Analyze program trends and counsel marketing leaders on best practices, channel selection and other strategic insight.+ Communicate and collaborate regularly with local and global teams to ensure alignment with global marketing and marketing communications priorities and to leverage and share communications materials and best practices. Also collaborate with broader Global Public Affairs function to align and connect dots across corporate, regional and business priorities.Qualifications+ A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.+ A minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience.+ A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.Preferred Skills+ A degree discipline in a Communications related discipline.+ Agency management experience.+ Budget management experience.+ Experience in a PR agency and/or multinational environment, preferably in a B-to-B industry.+ Experience in marketing, business communications and/or related communications disciplines.+ Ability to work with a variety of cultures, functions and businesses, along with the skills to manage multiple projects, perspectives and clients simultaneously, prioritizing a diverse range of projects and meeting tight deadlines.+ A clear understanding of digital communications and content marketing, along with excellent writing, editing and organizational skills.+ Excellent interpersonal, networking, problem-solving, negotiation and leadership skills.+ Commitment to building a healthy, happy, high-performing team – embracing inclusion and diversity, outside-in thinking, creativity, value-add mentality, personal development, confidence in capabilities and clarity in priorities and expectations.Additional NotesRelocation assistance is not available for this position.Benefits – What Dow offers youWe invest in you.Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.
You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:+ Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.+ Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.+ Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.+ Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.+ Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.+ Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.+ Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:+ Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).+ Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.+ Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.Join our team, we can make a difference together.About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:+ Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.+ Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.+ Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.+ Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.+ Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.+ Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.+ Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:+ Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).+ Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.+ Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.Join our team, we can make a difference together.About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.