Transformation Strategy Communications Leader

Reporting to the VP Brand & Communications for North America, the Transformation Strategy Communications Leader will be responsible for spearheading and scaling the operational and cultural strategy of Schneider Electric’s North America organization – known as “One Team” – to align its values, behaviors, practices and storytelling with its vision and transformational goals. This role will deliver a scalable and fully-executed internal communications strategy for the organization as well as play a key role in driving the Brand & Communications editorial calendar and transversal storytelling.

The mission for this role will be focused on delivering a cultural transformation of the organization to accelerate Schneider’s growth and drive an integrated understanding of Schneider’s differentiated positioning, strengths and capabilities for the North American market.

What will you do?

• Implement a communications strategy and plan for the North America region’s One Team strategy begun in 2024, supporting clear business KPIs for 2025-2027.
• Work closely with Senior Leadership to understand strategic objectives and relevant stakeholders of One Team strategy, and develop appropriate communication activations and materials.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis to determine engagement and change management needs, expectations, and concerns of all audiences to ensure strong buy-in and support for the project.
• Discover, develop and activate new brand stories surrounding the One Team strategy, including storytelling assets requiring strong positioning and transversal messaging.
• Work with all business functions to identify and deliver key employee messages and programs via the appropriate communication channel.
• Foster employee engagement within the organization's goals & initiatives by delivering engaging content, including communications activation tactics as well as coaching, mentoring, and training audiences as needed.
• Serve as a change agent--ensuring organizational readiness through on-going communication, education, and best practice sharing.
• Track progress and adjust strategies based on intelligent information gathered through inbound communication including, but not limited to employee surveys and focus group feedback sessions. 
• Provide key communication facilitation throughout the North America functions and lines of business, acting as the hub designed to effectively keeps all employees informed on key initiatives, programs, and events related to driving a transformational culture.
• Align external and internal programs as well as communications campaigns to support One Team strategy across our communications channels.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• 5 years experience in Marketing, Communications, Change Management, or similar disciplines
• Proven experience in leading cultural transformations within complex organizational environments
• Strong writing capabilities and proven experience with writing for employee and business audiences
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing large-scale communications programs in matrixed corporate and/or industrial environments
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to implementation
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively across teams and departments
• Strategic mindset with the capacity to align technology initiatives with broader business goals
• Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of communications technology trends and best practices – experience with project management systems such as AirTable, Microsoft Project, and Generative AI content generation tools preferred.
• Up to 25% travel may be required to drive strong cultural transformation at Schneider Electric’s hubs and facilities across North America.
• This role is preferred to be based at Schneider Electric’s Nashville Hub in a hybrid format (2-3 days a week in-office).

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150 000 employees in 100 countries
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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