Senior Manager, Global Corporate Communications

CAREERS FOR THE DRIVEN

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Manager, Global Corporate Communications. We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle’ mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, and showing passion about delivering on our commitments.

• Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer candidates willing to work a hybrid in-office work schedule (3 days per week). This position offers relocation assistance

In the role, you would be responsible for:

• Corporate Communications Leader: Provide strategic counsel and tactical leadership for all multi-faceted communications plans to promote the VGO brand and key business initiatives, both internally and externally. This person must be known as a trusted advisor to and strong collaborator with Valvoline’s leadership team, understanding issues facing the organization and its business segments to provide strategic and tactical counsel as plans are developed and shared with the organization.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the Corporate Communications team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Review and edit official communications content on behalf of the organization and brand, including executive leadership team.
• Press releases, speeches, articles, presentations, etc.
• Internal Communications: Create a multi-faceted insights-driven global platform that informs, engages, and inspires our global team, aligning our business strategies with our culture and business performance. Using a variety of communications vehicles, partner across business channels to advance business outcomes through communications platforms, support change, promote two-way dialogue and connect employees with each other and to Valvoline Global.
• Manage editorial planning and strategy, driving content ideas to the proper channels, and setting appropriate project timelines.
• Oversee content compilation of internal communication vehicles, including intranet, e-mail announcements, newsletters, webcasts/podcasts, meetings, presentations, etc.
• Use surveys, media and online tracking, and other listening techniques to develop a holistic view of how stakeholders feel about company-relevant issues.
• Direct and oversee internal VGO official events, specifically run-of-show and execution of VGO Quarterly Town Halls.
• External and Executive Communications: Develop and lead VGO’s external communications platforms, including media relations, corporate PR, crisis communications, and some customer communications.
• Manage the Corporate Communications aspects of valvolineglobal.com.
• Expand awareness and coverage of VGO as an Aramco affiliate and global supplier of premium branded products and automotive services, aligning external media relations with approved marketing communications.
• Serve as lead Corporate Communications spokesperson, also providing counsel and oversite to potential spokespeople/marketing leaders in other countries and regions.
• Develop crisis communication plans and protocols to effectively manage and respond to potential reputational risks.
• Create and execute an external communications plan for CEO and other C-Suite members
• Advance Company Culture: Work closely with the Chief People and Communications Officer, Global HR Team, and company leaders to support and activate campaigns that reinforce the company’s strategic plan, to leverage talent and culture as a competitive advantage.
• Partner with Global HR on Corporate Giving/Community Relations to ensure vision and execution of community events, etc. are showcased appropriately though VGO internal/external communications.
• Budget Management & Planning: Manage the Corporate Communications BE Budget