Whirlpool Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Manager of Internal Communications, Global Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Strategy & Legal
Benton Harbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWhirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company, seeking a highly strategic Manager of Internal Communications to support key Corporate Functions. The role focuses on developing and executing communication strategies to engage and inspire employees, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
Home Appliances
Responsibilities
Lead Global Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Corporate Strategy, and the Legal team’s internal communications approach to help shape the efforts from various departments to address strategic initiatives and other critical topics
Collaborating with key partners and the team, develop communications strategy and tactics that enhance, support, and drive KitchenAid’s key business priorities
Develop and distribute internal communications and programs, and leverage the use of internal communications platforms including, but not limited to, the company intranet site, internal corporate communications, and other communications channels that support the company’s overall corporate communications strategy
Direct or personally handle highly sensitive, confidential projects and advise management regarding communication or strategic Corporate topics
Work with members of the leadership teams to develop and manage an editorial calendar of events, develop and prepare content and presentations for its key initiatives, operations updates and leadership team meetings
Create and monitor benchmark data and criteria that measure the effectiveness of communications initiatives
Report directly to the HR Senior Director, Corporate Functions. This role will also be a part of Whirlpool Corporation’s broader communications team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in corporate or internal communications, with experience supporting senior-level executives
3+ years of experience developing and implementing change management communication plans for large, global organizations
Preferred
Master's degree
Proven track record as a strong strategic communications leader, drive organizational change, ensure employee engagement and manage cross-functional projects
Strong ability to influence outcomes and convey stories of value and impact to Corporate Function employees and other stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to simplify complex business information for diverse employee audiences
Experience with different storytelling approaches (i.e., digital, video)
Excellent organizational and project management skills with expertise in managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and changing environment
Proven track record as an intelligent risk taker and creative problem solver
Strong skills in directing content design; ability to identify weaknesses and to judge quality
Strong presentation development and execution skills
Strong management scripting and event program development and execution regarding communications
Experience working for a consumer products or iconic brand with a passionate employee base
Experience managing internal communications across multiple global locations and time zones
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Whirlpool employee discount
Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
Kitchenettes
Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Company
Whirlpool Corporation
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110+ years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2009-10-30Grant· $19.33M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Mandy McIvor
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Ryan Strain
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