Communication And Change Manager

Communication and Change Manager

Location: Blue Bell, PA (REMOTE)

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet’s surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030 .

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary:
The Communication and Change Manager position is a key role in employee engagement and operational success. In this role, the qualified candidate will manage, develop, and drive the Communication and Change strategies for internal customers. Strong attention to detail, ability to manage a heavy workload and deliver high quality work on tight deadlines are key factors for success. Creativity and innovation set you apart, as well as the ability to interface at all levels of the business with presence and strong interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communications
  • Develops, implements, and communicates strategies and key messages in clear and concise language using a variety of communication tactics.
  • Research, write, edit, and measure all types of communication materials including PowerPoint presentations.
  • Ensure communications to all stakeholders are aligned and integrated.
  • Establish and continually review best practice guidelines for Communication and engagement.
• Change Management
  • Create and drive a change management process strategy to support the adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative.
  • Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders.
  Integrate change management activities into project plan.
  

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or comparable field.
• Professional certifications a plus.
• 5+ years professional experience in corporate, agency or public-sector communications role.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, oral communications, communications planning, issues, and project management skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Advanced PowerPoint experience
• Able to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner to a diverse audience.
• Ability to interact and lead with all levels of the organization.
30% travel

What You’ll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement, and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.
Reports to: Director of Communications, Diversity and Engagement
Location: Blue Bell, PA (REMOTE)
Job ID: 19580
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