Strategic Communications Director

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Bechtel Corporation Full time
Job Summary

The Communications Lead will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and local management, while also holding a leadership role within the Global Corporate Affairs team. This role is critical for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that align with business objectives and support enterprise-wide initiatives. Success includes enhancing the organization's reputation and effectively communicating its energy-related offerings and expertise across global markets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Development and Execution: Formulate and implement strategic external communications plans to bolster business objectives and elevate the company's brand reputation. Create and manage internal communication strategies to boost employee engagement, nurture a positive corporate culture, and ensure clear, consistent messaging.
  • Executive Advisory: Partner with Energy executive management to provide expert counsel on communication strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effectively addressing key issues. Contribute to and influence enterprise-wide strategies as a member of the Global Corporate Affairs leadership team.
  • Issues Management: Collaborate with the Global Corporate Affairs team to oversee communications during reactive, proactive, and predictive scenarios, including managing crises and developing strategic responses.
  • Opportunity Identification: Identify and leverage communication opportunities to enhance Bechtel's external stakeholder engagement and boost overall enterprise visibility in collaboration with the Global Corporate Affairs team.
  • Digital and Media Management: Collaborate with Global Corporate Affairs to oversee the creation of content for Bechtel's owned digital channels, including the Energy employee intranet, audio/visual materials, and social media platforms. Ensure that all content aligns with the company's brand and communication strategies.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of communications professionals, including direct and indirect reports, to ensure the effective execution of communication strategies and achievement of desired outcomes.
Requirements
  • Requires a bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
  • Proven experience in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies across multiple channels.
  • Strong advisory skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior executives on strategic communication issues.
  • Expertise in managing both external and internal communications in various contexts, including crisis management.
  • Proficiency with digital communication tools and platforms, including social media and multimedia content creation.
  • Excellent leadership abilities with experience managing teams within a matrixed environment.
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate communication effectiveness and drive data-informed decisions.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a global or large-scale organizational setting.
  • Background in a communications agency.
  • Expertise in crisis communication and issues management.
  • Familiarity with emerging communication technologies and trends.


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