Internal Communications Manager_

Title: Internal Communications ManagerLocation: United States-Texas-HoustonOther Locations:*Description*Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.Our greatest asset has been, and will continue to be, our people. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic internal communications expert to lead our internal communications strategy and initiatives. The Manager of Internal Communications will play a pivotal role in shaping messaging and delivering information to our employees while continuing to build a culture of global collaboration and communication. This position is based in Houston, TX.Responsibilities:Internal Communications Strategy: Develop a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that informs, educates and excites our global employee base including messaging, creative and channel strategies.Internal Campaigns: Work closely with business units and functions and our creative team to develop internal campaigns on topics covering safety, diversity, inclusion & belonging, benefits, community impact and more.Executive Communications: Develop and implement a program that connects employees with our leadership to ensure the organization stays informed and alignedTeam Building: In this role you will have the opportunity to build our internal communications strategy and the team to support the implementation of campaigns and initiatives.Day-to-Day Communications Management: Supporting business units and functions through consultation and training on best practices for intra and inter-departmental communications*Qualifications*Core Competencies:Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or other writing-intensive degree preferred10 years experience in corporate marketing and/or communicationsPublic company experience preferredInternal communications experience preferredExperience using internal communications software and platforms a plusStrong writing skills; writing and editing communications will be a requirement in this positionProven experience developing and executing successful communication strategies that drive employee engagement and alignment for large, global organizationsExtraordinary written and verbal communication skills, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling messaging for a diverse global audienceAbility to collaborate effectively and build relationships with subject matter experts and stakeholders at every level across a global businessA consultative, educational and influential communication style that can create alignment across the organizationExperience working closely with brand and creative teams to execute internal communications campaigns and initiativesFamiliarity with internal communication tools and technologies and best practices surrounding accessibility and securityAbility to quickly develop a strong sense of Oxy’s culture and voice, and a commitment to our core valuesA cross-functional background including external communications experience is strongly preferredRecruitment FraudIt has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other feesUse recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind orRequest personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.