Job Description

Internal Communications Manager

Indianapolis, IN

An exciting opportunity has a risen for an Internal Communication Manager within our team.  This role will involve working with a range of key business stakeholders to support the delivery of key programs milestones thus enabling the delivery of our Rolls-Royce North America and Defense strategy for the next 50 years.

Innovate & Power the world 

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

You will develop and execute a compelling internal communications strategy that engages and unites employees behind the Defense strategy. You will also lead and manage the globally dispersed Defense Internal communications team.

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialization, we also offer freedom to cross-specialize and develop skills across a number of different areas.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities:

Work with the senior leadership team to define, develop and deliver a compelling narrative for the business to engage and unite employees to behind the Defense strategy and Business Plan.

Lead the communications conversation with senior leaders and project teams around key Group and Functional themes creating and delivering an integrated approach that aligns with the Defense business narrative.  Including, culture, diversity, employee engagement, lean, HPC, behaviors etc.

Lead communication strategies for global, regional and site change programs, providing communications expertise, influencing and advising senior stakeholders, developing complex content, deployment and measurement to ensure the effective rollout and sustainment of change.

Integral part of the Extended Defense Leadership team, providing Communications coaching, expertise and guidance enabling them to be an aligned, engaged and high performing leadership team.

Accountable for defining and implementing a global internal communications channel strategy that effectively reaches and engages with all defense employees, regardless of location, working environment and culture.

Govern the use of channels to minimize unnecessary noise and maximize the impact of our communications.

Accountable for the delivery of Group and Functional campaigns through the Defense Business partnering with Group Internal Communications to determine the most effective, timely and cost-effective method for deployment. Use feedback mechanisms to ensure constant improvements.

Works closely with other group communications colleagues to share best practice, benchmark and continuously improve the Defense internal communications approach and share Defense best practice with other areas of the business.

Lead and manage the globally dispersed Defense Internal communications team consisting of regional Communications Support Officers (1 UK, 1 US) and Visual Communications Lead.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of work experience or

Master’s Degree with 3+ years’ work experience

High level of business and financial acumen and ability to make complex topics easy to understand and engaging for a global, complex organization.

Proven expertise in stakeholder management and the ability to influence, coach and challenge leaders and employees across the organization in order to deliver the best communications and engagement experience for a diverse audience.

Strong project management skills planned and executing programs aligned to business objectives to cost and schedule.

Candidates must have demonstrated their ability to develop and manage credible and effective working relationships with relevant external stakeholders, i.e. media, press agencies, advisors, government and other public agencies

Travel both in the US and overseas may also be required on an occasional basis.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

Previous experience in Aerospace and/or Defense

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Relocation assistance is available for this position if applicable.

Job CategoryCorporate Affairs
Job Posting Date25 Sept 2024; 00:09
Pay Range$97,075- $157,747-

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Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.