VetJobs is hiring: Communication & Engagement Lead - Dearborn MI in Dearborn

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.In this position...The Communication and Engagement Lead plays a crucial role in fostering a strong sense of connection, commitment, and empowerment within the Enterprise Technology (ET) team.This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic internal communication plans, analyzing employee feedback (e.g., from voice surveys), supporting leadership across strategic initiatives and designing and implementing programs to improve team dynamics and psychological safety.The Communication and Engagement Lead also manages the planning and execution of key Enterprise Technology events, including Global Town Halls and business reviews. This is a highly collaborative role requiring excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...Internal Communications Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement a comprehensive internal communication strategy to ensure clear, consistent, and timely information flow across the ET team. This includes creating engaging content for various channels (e.g., email newsletters, intranet, presentations, videos) and adapting communication styles to different audiencesEmployee Engagement & Feedback: Analyze data from employee voice surveys, plan and facilitate feedback sessions and other feedback mechanisms to identify trends, understand employee sentiment, and inform communication strategies and initiatives aimed at improving engagement and moraleTeam Dynamics & Psychological Safety: Design and implement programs and initiatives to foster positive team dynamics, enhance psychological safety, and promote a culture of inclusivity and collaboration within ET. This may include workshops, training sessions, team-building activities, and other interventionsEvent Planning & Management: Plan, organize, and execute a range of ET events, including Global Town Halls, business reviews, team meetings, and other gatherings. This includes managing logistics, coordinating speakers, creating agendas, and ensuring effective communication throughout the event lifecycleStakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the ET organization, including leadership, managers, and employees, to understand their needs and ensure alignment on communication and engagement initiativesMeasurement & Reporting: Track key metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication and engagement initiatives and report progress to leadership. This may include measuring employee satisfaction, engagement levels, and the impact of specific programsContent Creation: Develop high-quality, engaging content for internal communications, including writing, editing, and designing materials for various platformsCollaboration & Teamwork: Work closely with other members of the communication and engagement team, as well as cross-functional teams, to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.Budget Management: May be responsible for managing a budget for communication and engagement activitiesAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesYou'll have ...Bachelor's Degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.5+ years of experience in large IT organizations or enterprise communications teams3 + years of experience leading and mentoring teams with 5+ members. Leadership skills will include:Ability to lead and form teams, develop team membersAbility to influence diverse individuals to focus on results and act as a teamAbility to apply agile principles and manage changeStrong communication skills (verbal and in writing), confidence to present to various participants at all leadership levelsExcellent leadership, communication, consulting, negotiation and interpersonal skillsExcellent Project Management and Planning Skills to ensure strategic projects are completed on time with highest quality.Capability to cultivate and maintain close professional relationshipsAbility to structure and visualize complex problemsEven better, you may have...Master's Degree5 + years of experience leading enterprise communications teamsFundamental understanding of Ford's global ET organization, technical domains and job families.You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.