Senior Manager - Internal Communications

Position Summary:

The Sr. Manager of Internal Communications and Executive Communications at SkyWater Technology will lead the strategy and execution of company-wide employee communications and executive visibility and engagement with our internal audiences. This role is pivotal in aligning internal messaging with our business objectives and shaping how leadership communicates across the enterprise and ensures communication is a catalyst during periods of organizational change. The role will work closely with the Senior Director of Corporate Communication to execute change management communications during acquisitions ensuring a seamless transition for employees and ensuring company culture is executed throughout the transition.

This role will ensure that a strategy is created and executed to ensure consistent, clear communication across all company locations (MN, FL and TX). This role will be responsible for managing internal communication channels and developing content that keeps employees informed and connected.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Internal Communications Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute a comprehensive integrated internal communications strategy that supports company culture, fosters employee engagement, and aligns with business priorities
• Conduct an internal communications audit to identify how employees engage, opportunities for improvement and areas for focus and development
• Work closely with external communications to ensure narratives are translated for an internal audience and deployed throughout the organization through various channels.
• Own the company's internal editorial calendar ensuring consistent messaging across departments, regions and platforms.
• Create compelling content for internal channels (e.g. Intranet, newsletters, town halls, digital signage and video scripts)
• Track and measure effectiveness of internal communications, using data to inform improvement.

Executive Communications

• Working in partnership with the Sr. Director of Communications, this role will tightly align external messaging for our leaders with the employee audience. Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders including the CEO and CLT to help shape their voice and visibility within the organization during moments of employee communication touchpoints.
• Write speeches, talking points, presentations for executives for internal audiences that reflect external messaging
• Develop and manage communications strategies for the leadership team around change initiatives, company milestones and business priorities.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Partner with Human Resources, cross-functional teams and business leaders to support internal campaigns across MN, FL and TX related to culture, recognition and employee experience.
• Lead the planning execution of town halls and other high impact forums

Crisis and Change Communications

• Lead communication strategy and messaging for key business changes such as organizational transformation, restructures, integrations, system implementation and cultural evolution.
• Translate complex or sensitive updates into clear, accessible messaging for multiple employee audiences.
• Partner with Sr. Director of Communications, Legal, HR and Operations to develop messaging around sensitive issues and organizational updates.
• Develop toolkits, FAQs, video scripts, and training materials to support frontline leaders in cascading change messages.
• Serve in partnership with Sr. Director of Corporate Communications in crafting employee-facing crisis or incident communications
• Ensure employees receive consistent, accurate and reassuring information during urgent or unexpected events.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Experience:

• 15+years of experience in internal, executive or change management communications
• Proven ability to build communication plans that support major organizational change.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with experience in crafting clear, engaging content for diverse internal audiences in a variety of formats.
• Strong executive presence and experience as a trusted advisor with leadership.
• Experience in leading internal events or town halls.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to move projects or events forward taking into consideration the needs of multiple stakeholders
• U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High emotional intelligence and political savvy.
• Experience in organizations undergoing rapid change or transformation.
• Knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) for light design work.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, or related industries is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Include physical requirements to perform the role. (Lifting (Up to # pounds, how often), Standing, walking, reaching, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job description may not represent all duties and may also require performing other duties as assigned. SkyWater reserves the right to modify position duties at any time during the course of employment.

The annual salary range for this role is $129,040 - $193,560. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets