About this role
The Communications Manager is a trusted strategic partner, advisor and doer within the Components segment - one of Cummins' five operating segments. This role serves as the communications partner for one of the segment's three unique business units (BUs) and its Vice President & General Manager, shaping and executing communications that advance business priorities, strengthen leadership visibility and connect employees to the business' and company's purpose and strategy.
Working closely with leaders and subject matter experts, this role translates complex business priorities into clear, compelling narratives and campaigns as well as expertly communicates business-critical and time-sensitive information. It works independently within the business and also collaboratively with the Components and Accelera corporate communications team and the central communications function to ensure alignment to the big picture and top-level messaging.
Beyond BU support, this role will also provide communications support for select additional business or functional leaders and initiatives as needed.
Role open to Indianapolis, IN or Greater Detroit, MI area.
What you'll do
The Communications Manager plans, manages, executes, measures and refines communications plans, events and campaigns. This sharp strategist will bring impeccable writing and storytelling skills to develop effective and accurate internal and external communications - working closely with subject matter experts and senior leaders.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Develops and continues to evolve the assigned BU's communications plan, in alignment with the segment's and company's communications and strategic objectivesServes as communications point for the BU's Vice President & General Manager, acting as an advisor and thought partnerRepresents the communications team and function within the business and maintains a strong connection between business needs and functional requirements and expectationsLeads tactical execution of the BU communications plans and development of all related materialsProvides necessary support for other Components leaders or initiatives, as assignedManages logistics and execution for key communications eventsAppropriately utilizes and manages relationships with vendorsIdentifies and manages process improvement and functional excellence where applicableGains alignment and simplifies complex problems or messages across multiple stakeholdersWrites, edits, and creates effective and creative content and strategic messaging and adheres to relevant style guideRepresents, adheres to and champions Cummins brandSets targets for data-driven decisions; compiles, analyzes, and utilizes metrics, data, and analytics to ensure continuous improvement of communications strategiesUnderstands and effectively implements digital tools, trends and channelsSolution-oriented and drives action to achieve communications and business objectivesPrioritizes and effectively manages scope to ensure focus on the most important work and highest areas of impact To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Professional and confident presence; adept presentation skills; well-spoken, persuasive and able to gain buy-in and alignment with stakeholders at the executive levelExpert strategic listening skills and a willingness to ask the clarifying questions; ability to accurately distill takeaways and action itemsExtensive experience in communications strategy, tactical execution and best practicesProven ability to navigate a complex organizationProactive mindset with the ability to ideate and initiate rather than simply execute on asksHigh level of discernment and good decision makingComfortable engaging in constructive conflict and strong sense of prioritizationImpeccable writing skills and creative communication design to present information in a compelling and accurate way appropriate for the audienceAbility to effectively gather, interpret and leverage data to inform communications strategyDigital media savvy, with a high level of comfort utilizing enterprise communication and content management systemsValues differences, recognizing the benefit that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in communications, marketing, or a related subject requiredMBA, Master's in Communications, Master's in Marketing, or equivalent degree a plus Experience:
Communications experience in a complex corporate environment, ideally a global company, highly preferredMinimum of 10 years of communications or related working experience preferredSamples of business writing and communications strategy work requiredGraphic design skills, visual communications channel capabilities a plus Job Communications
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $105600
Max Salary $158400
ReqID 2429569
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
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