Communications Director - Information & Digital Delivery & Finance

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This position assists in the development and deployment of Worley’s communications strategies to inform and engage key internal and external audiences in our I&DD and Finance organizations.

Reporting directly to the Group Director of Corporate Communications, Worley, the candidate will influence key leaders in support of business initiatives, empower leaders to accelerate engagement of our people, and enhance the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.

The scope of activity includes: communications strategy development and deployment coordination; executive leader support; communications planning; key message development; development of communications materials; communications support for change programs, training programs and measurement. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience and success in reputation brand management and be able to manage crisis situations and potential issues. The candidate will also have responsibility for coaching and developing team talent within the Corporate Communications team.

Key internal stakeholders for this position are: Group Director, Corporate Communications; Corporate Communications Leadership Team and the broader team; President, Iⅅ I&DD leadership team and their direct reports; I&DD leaders; indirect I&DD project communicators; Assurance & Project Delivery communicator; Chief Financial Officer (CFO); Deputy CFO; CFO leadership team and direct reports; Finance leaders; Investor Relations, Marketing and Corporate Affairs. They expect an aligned and robust communications strategy, counsel, and exceptional tactical implementation.

The candidate must exercise considerable discretion about information communicated and handle serious and sensitive subjects with tact, excellent judgment, and confidentiality.

This role will contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.

We want a leader who brings:

• Passion for strategic storytelling and transforming often complex concepts into simple communications that can be easily grasped by a diverse audience

• Curiosity to support a culture of limitless thinking

• Exceptional strategic ability as well as strong tactical execution

• Business acumen so communications can support business strategy

• Strong executive presence and relational savvy to partner with C-level executives

• Ability to challenge norms and influence to do things differently

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage many projects at once

• Effective listening skills and flexibility in approach to solutions

• Proven ability to operate in a highly-matrixed working environment

The successful candidate will join the I&DD leadership team, the Finance leadership team, and the Corporate Communications leadership team.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of communication including employee communication, stakeholder engagement, and leverage external opportunities.

• Support the development and implementation of corporate internal and external communications strategies that serve to support I&DD and Finance’ global functional agenda.

• Serve as the primary communications partner to the President of I&DD and the CFO. Both are C-level and sit on Worley’s group executive leadership team.

• Develop personalized strategies and tactics that enhance their leadership i.e., thought leadership opportunities, engagement activity, speechwriting and talking points, presentations, and creative visual storytelling.

• Develop and create organizational key messages, Q&A, presentations, position statements, videos, visual communications, and other materials that help to embed and reinforce Worley’s culture, the strategic direction, and priority initiatives.

• Partner with the Corporate Affairs team to manage crisis events and issues that could potentially impact Worley’s brand reputation and the reputation of its sub-brands.

• Create and manage employee communications that help build alignment and consistency of voice and influence leaders in the adoption of key communications strategies and initiatives to drive business results.

• Align closely with the Communications Director for Assurance and Project Delivery to ensure consistency of message and support globally and minimize duplication of work.

• Leverage knowledge of communications, the external landscape, and the employee mindset, to advise and assist the Group Director, Corporate Communications decision-making.

• Be an ambassador for Worley and for change and maximize the potential of change management by leading, coaching and inspiring team members to consistently deliver excellent service and continuously improve.

• Deliver training programs where necessary.

• Develop existing and introduce new mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of communications.

• Actively build and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders to identify communication opportunities and foster collaboration and mutual support across Worley.

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills of direct and indirect communications reports across the region, nurturing a pipeline of talent and maximizing capability to achieve the team’s objectives.

About You

You are driven to perform at the highest level and want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, well-being, and career development.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, English, Public Relations, or Journalism

• 15+ years of related experience working with a large, global organization in corporate communications, with an emphasis on internal communications and C-level executive communications

• Proven experience in strategic content development (e.g., writing long- and short-form communications, message frameworks/mapping, speech writing, presentations, etc.)

• Proven experience leading the development and execution of strategic meetings, including town halls and other events for large, global audiences

• People management experience is preferred, including developing talent

• Creative platform experience a plus (Canva, Adobe, Video Editing, etc.)

What we offer you

Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.
Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Worley.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.