Stantec · 1 week ago
Employee Communications Team Lead
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking an Employee Communications Team Lead to support a team of communications professionals by developing and implementing internal communications strategies that align with the company's objectives.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Understand Stantec’s operating model and strategic plan to guide decisions and shape communications strategies
Develop and maintain the overarching FST communications strategy in alignment with organizational and employee communication goals
Build and sustain strong relationships with executive leadership and senior leaders, adapting communication approaches to suit different leadership styles and needs
Contribute to the evolution of the Employee Communications team by influencing and improving its strategic direction
Collaborate closely with other members of the communications team (editorial, digital, global) team to ensure content is timely, purposeful, and brand-aligned
Ensure consistent use of Stantec’s brand and voice across all communications platforms
Lead individual projects and workstreams within large strategic communications initiatives, including audience analysis, message development, channel strategy, and performance evaluation
Plan and manage diverse and conflicting workload pressures, ensuring tasks are prioritized and completed within time and budget constraints
Serve as a hands-on, go-to resource for senior communications counsel to the Employee Communications FST team and partners
Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing communications team, including performance and succession planning
Inspire individuals to deliver their best work
Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and proactive problem-solving
Champion a collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives
Set clear expectations and model accountability to drive team success
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of experience in large, global organizations with a multi-faceted stakeholder environment
Deep expertise in communication and marketing strategy, operations, and tactics
Strong collaboration, influencing, and interpersonal abilities
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
Skilled in framing key issues and messages by analyzing complex, sometimes incomplete information
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization and project management capabilities
Data-driven approach to informing communication strategies and tactics
Effective collaborator with creative professionals across locations (writers, designers, videographers)
Partner-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
Post-secondary degree in communications, public relations, or marketing
Minimum 10 years of experience in content marketing, communications, public relations, or journalism
Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership position
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
Dave Flynn
Senior Vice President, Business Leader - Quality, Risk & HSSE
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