Internal Communications Manager

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.

Job Summary

As Internal Communications Manager, you will lead the Internal Communications team for the U.S., supporting strategic internal communication efforts across U.S. operations, and serving as Internal Communications lead for the U.S. to the global communications internal network. This position will lead the Internal Communications team in developing, managing and deploying internal communications strategies and initiatives throughout all US operations. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, the role works closely with key stakeholders to develop and execute communication strategies that engage, inform and inspire employees. The Internal Communication Manager is both a team player and self-starter with creative, innovative ideas and the ability to execute plans effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global internal communication strategies aligned with the company’s organizational goals and business priorities.
• Serve as the content manager for multiple channels, including our internal Intranet, email newsletters, digital office signage and functional and company-wide town halls.
• Develop, manage and distribute content, such as employee communications articles, newsletters, executive remarks, video scripts, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Manage company-wide events, such as Regional Town Halls, working cross-functionally to oversee logistics and ensure seamless execution.
• Support the planning and execution of change communication strategies, including organizational changes, and other key business announcements.
• Serve as a communications partner to functional leaders on communication best practices and ensure communications efforts are aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure internal communication messaging and tone are consistent across all channels and with external communication messages.
• Strategize with leaders from business units, regional leadership, Safety Council, HR and other groups on how to reach employees effectively, including employees that are based in non-corporate settings such as our trucking fleet or in a manufacturing environment. Develop and implement communications plans to reach specific audiences.
• Use data and analytics to measure internal communication efforts and suggest recommendations to refine messaging and approach accordingly.
• Oversee the Cemex media line at major office locations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience within corporate communications and employee communications in a corporate or agency setting, preferably with a global organization.
• Excellent written, visual and oral communication skills.
• Strong curiosity, learning capacity and independent decision-making.
• Ability to identify and analyze business and audience needs to deliver messages across a variety of channels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and meet deadlines, with multiple and changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated quality of work and strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing internal communication channels and digital platforms.
• Understanding of and experience with communication metrics and analytics.
• Able to effectively manage complex, sensitive and confidential matters.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office Suite (PPT, Word, Excel, SharePoint), with ability to quickly learn other applications, as necessary.
• Knowledge of AP style, and ability to adapt writing style for a variety of platforms and channels, including web and video.
• Bachelor degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive experience in copywriting and storytelling for businesses and organizations including speeches, reports, articles, and internal web content
• Must be able to work in a collaborative environment and easily build relationships with key internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly learn and understand the overall business strategy
• Experience developing video scripts
• Experience developing and implementing internal communications plans and campaigns
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Prioritize, handle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced and high-volume environment
• Expert knowledge of grammar and AP style

Working Conditions

• Capable of working in an open concept office environment
• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.