Senior Manager, Employee Communications

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream ofFree medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity This position works onsite in our headquarters at Abbott Park, Illinois, in Chicago’s northern suburbs.The Senior Manager, Employee Advocacy and Engagement, reporting to the Senior Director, Employee Communications, will lead efforts to build global employee engagement in Abbott’s purpose, and drive external advocacy efforts to help make Abbott a trusted household name.   This position plays an important role in reaching and engaging Abbott’s 114,000 employees globally. As a key member of the Employee Communications team, this individual will work closely with colleagues leading employee storytelling and digital engagement to identify the most effective strategies, content, and activations to build employee connections with Abbott’s purpose and spread the word about the great things the company does.What You’ll DoThe Senior Manager leads Abbott’s employee advocacy program, which enables employees around the world to share Abbott news across platforms. This role will partner with business and regional leaders in marketing and public affairs to increase employee engagement with key global initiatives and deepen employee pride and connection to Abbott, so they become our most powerful advocates.Core Job Responsibilities Lead operations for Abbott’s employee advocacy program. Direct content strategy and lead program operations, training, growth, and expansion.Manage engagement and metrics for Abbott’s employee advocacy program. Provide ongoing engagement opportunities for advocacy members and lead ongoing measurement strategy, identifying key performance indicators.Lead and expand the network of global Abbott site communications liaisons to help connect employees with purpose and build engagement and community among the champions.Lead one or more Abbott-wide engagement program for Abbott employees globally. As requested, provide support for corporate marketing or public affairs employee engagement initiatives.  Act as the Employee Communications liaison for global marketing initiatives.Must be a strong teammate who:Operates with principled leadership and sound business ethics, exercising the highest level of integrity.Can manage concurrent complex projects and balance competing priorities.Takes a global view.Is adept at managing multiple stakeholders.EDUCATION Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree, masters degree a plusEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING 7+ years’ experience in communications management, marketing, and project management.Exceptional communication skills; presentation, oral, written, and listening.Experienced social media content strategist and writer.Able to achieve results while working with global, diverse populations and dealing with ambiguity and a rapid pace of change.Demonstrates proactive behaviors, assumes responsibility, and ensures accountability.Experienced collaborator across multi-disciplinary and global project teams.Adept project leader; able to influence key stakeholders and team members.Strong creative and critical thinking skillsSpoken and written fluency in a second language a plus* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $125,300.00 – $250,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Job SummaryJob number: 31099137Date posted : 2024-10-24Profession: CommunicationsEmployment type: Full time