Director, Global Internal Communications

The Director, Global Internal Communications is responsible for leading the global internal communications strategy to strengthen associate engagement, foster a unified culture, and support enterprise-wide transformation and change initiatives. This role will drive alignment across functions and geographies, ensuring consistent messaging and impactful storytelling that connects associates to the company’s vision, values, shared global objectives and strategic priorities.

This position spans the enterprise and partners closely with Global HR, Global Communications and senior leaders to develop and execute internal communications strategies that inspire, inform and engage associates. The incumbent will lead high-impact executive communications, oversee enterprise-wide campaigns and support change management efforts that drive business outcomes and cultural alignment.

The Director will also serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing counsel on internal communications opportunities and risks, ensuring that communications are aligned with the company’s brand and developing relationships to find stories worthy of broad audiences.

This role must also be able to navigate a global organization with intent of consistent exchange of information and connection between functional and geography teams.

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Lead global internal communications strategy and execution.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive internal communications strategy that supports business transformation, enhances associate engagement, and reinforces company culture across all functions and geographies.

Executive communications and leadership visibility.

• Partner with senior leaders to craft compelling messaging, talking points, and presentations that elevate leadership visibility and connect associates to strategic priorities.

Change communications and transformation support.

• Design and deliver communications that support enterprise change initiatives, including organizational transformation, global process changes and global operational shifts.

Function partnership.

• Serve as a key communications partner to Global Communications and Global HR, sitting on the HR Leadership Team (HRLT), to support talent, culture and employee experience initiatives.

Key Experience

• 10 or more years of experience in communication leadership roles in a corporation or public relations/communications agency setting (including international experience or prior employment with a large global organization)
• Proven track record establishing and executing internal/external communications strategies and programs to support the achievement of business objectives
• Substantial experience working directly with executive leaders as a trusted advisor (executive presence, confidence, and credibility)

Key Skills

• Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems, make strong recommendations, and provide communications counsel at both the strategic/tactical levels
• Strong team orientation and experience building relationships - Influencing and working effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership in issues management to protect corporate brands and reputation
• Organized and independent, with excellent execution skills and strong attention to detail

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.

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Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.