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Medtronic · 1 day ago

Senior Director Enterprise Employee Communications

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$203K/yr - $305K/yr

15+ years exp

Medtronic is a global healthcare technology leader committed to addressing challenging health problems. The Senior Director, Enterprise Employee Communications will develop and execute strategic internal communications to engage and align employees with the company’s mission and objectives, while leading a team to optimize communication channels and drive organizational change.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement an enterprise-wide employee communications strategy that supports business goals, enhances employee engagement, and strengthens organizational culture

Lead the employee communications team, providing direction, coaching, and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional growth

Oversee the governance, performance and optimization of internal communications channels, including Inside Medtronic (the company intranet), newsletters, digital signage, and events including the Global Town Hall, OU Spotlight Series, Crucial Conversations and Officer Meetings

Utilize data-driven insights, employee feedback, and best practices to continually refine communications strategies and tactics. Additionally, identify how AI and digitization can help us continue to innovate our approach to impactful employee communications

Drive communication strategies for enterprise-wide initiatives such as organizational transformation, M&A, and crisis response

Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to leaders and communicators across OUs, regions, and functions, drafting messages and providing counsel on effective communication approaches for sensitive or complex topics

Collaborate with HR, Employee Relations, Legal, and other internal partners—including communicators across OUs, regions, and functions—to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging across all channels and platforms

Champion a transparent, inclusive, and two-way communications culture that empowers employees and supports business transformation

Qualification

Enterprise-wide communication strategiesEmployee engagementChange managementPeople analyticsInternal communications technologyPeople DevelopmentInfluenceCrisis CommunicationsAgilityResilienceLeadershipCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum 13 years of prior relevant experience and minimum of 10 years of managerial experience

Proven track record developing and executing enterprise-wide communication strategies that drive engagement and business results

Exceptional written, verbal, and storytelling skills tailored to diverse audiences and channels

Strong executive presence and ability to influence, advise, and partner with senior leaders

Familiarity with people analytics and the ability to connect communications outcomes with HR and business metrics

Experience managing high-performing teams and large-scale change management communications

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Proficiency with internal communications technology, measurement tools, and digital platforms

Agility and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment

Proficiency with listening and measurement platforms (e.g., survey/pulse tools, intranet analytics, sentiment/AI text analysis) and data visualization