Senior Manager - Internal Communications

Linde Inc.

Senior Manager - Internal Communications

Danbury, CT, Tonawanda, NY or The Woodlands, TX, United States | req15649

What you will enjoy doing*

• In this role you will partner with global function leads/designates to develop holistic communication campaigns designed to keep more than 65,000 Linde colleagues worldwide aligned, informed and engaged; you will report to the Associate Director, Internal Communications
• The position will be based in the U.S., at global headquarters in Danbury, Connecticut (preferred) and reports to the Associate Director, Internal Communications; the Linde Technology Center in Tonawanda, NY will be considered as an alternate office location
• You will use negotiation skills to influence and guide stakeholders to communication best practices, as well as build consensus by appropriately seeking feedback in a highly matrixed, global organization
• You will act as primary contact / communication business partner for assigned internal client groups, develop and execute internal communications strategy in conjunction with these colleagues, write content, communication guidance/best practices, and secure required approvals for all communications to ensure that global standards and branding guidelines are met
• Provide a multi-tiered approach to ensure communication effectiveness to Linde’s diverse internal employee base (wired and non-wired)
• You will evaluate communication effectiveness against KPIs and ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages. as well as diplomatically respond to feedback from internal stakeholders at all levels and adjusts communications content accordingly
• You will prepare, edit, and coordinate distribution of internal messages including Intranet articles, emails, video scripts, PowerPoint presentations, posters, brochure copy, hard copy mailers and signage, and direct design resource(s) on the layout of content and complete other writing assignments as requested and provide assistance with various projects and tasks as needed
• You will maintain portions of a Sharepoint-based Intranet, partnering with regional communications contacts to keep content fresh and links functional, as well as leverage WebTrends analytics to ensure continuous improvement of content and positioning
  
  

What Makes You Great

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, business or related field is required
• You have 7-10 years of experience in internal communications, marketing, corporate story telling or media relations, plus 2 years of experience working in a large multi-national organization
• Experience in digital marketing and/or social media content development preferred
• Ability to influence leaders and peers by leveraging advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to make effective presentations and resolve conflict is required
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of internal and external customers, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Sound writing skills, superlative project management and excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with content management systems, project management platforms, digital marketing methods, presentation development and video production
• Ability to successfully multitask and work well under pressure with competing deadlines in a high-exposure corporate environment
  
  

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, operating in more than 100 countries worldwide. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success, and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

In addition to competitive compensation we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few. The salary range for this role is: $103,875 - $152,350.

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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

• )The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.