Employee Communications Leader

Location:
Spring, TX, US

Company: ExxonMobil

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company's ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world's top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

Learn more about what we do in Houston here.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive global employee communications strategy that supports business objectives and enhances employee engagement across all regions.
• Executive Communications: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, including the C-suite, crafting compelling messaging and communication plans for key initiatives, organizational changes, and leadership visibility.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of communications professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Channel Optimization: Oversee the development and integration of multi-channel communications platforms (e.g., intranet, email, video, podcasts, town halls, digital signage, mobile apps) to ensure consistent and effective messaging.
• Measurement & Insights: Establish KPIs and leverage analytics to assess communication effectiveness and continuously improve employee engagement metrics on an annual basis.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with HR, IT, and other functions to support various programs and change initiatives through clear, empathetic, and timely communications.
• Culture & Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote company culture and our core values centered on Integrity, Care, Courage, Excellence, and Resilience.

• Visionary Leadership: Ability to set a clear strategic direction for employee communications that aligns with organizational goals and inspires teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Executive Presence: Demonstrates confidence, credibility, and influence when engaging with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
• People Development: Proven track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams, fostering growth and succession planning.
• Collaborative Mindset: Builds strong cross-functional relationships and drives alignment across HR, IT, Law, centralized organizations, and business units to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Decision-Making Agility: Makes informed, timely decisions in dynamic environments, balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Maintains composure and effectiveness under pressure, navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities with confidence.
• Strategic Influence: Ability to shape narratives and influence outcomes at the enterprise level through data-driven insights and compelling storytelling.
• Ethical Stewardship: Upholds integrity, transparency, and trust in all communications, serving as a role model for ethical leadership.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in employee/internal communications, preferably within large, global organizations.
• At least 10 years of experience managing teams and leading strategic communications initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in working directly with C-suite executives.
• Expertise in developing and executing global, multi-channel communications strategies.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and editing skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience with communications technologies and platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Zoom, Aprimo, Workvivo, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field; master's degree preferred but not required.

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