Sr. Manager, Corporate and Executive Communications

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline
Function: Communications (CA)
Title: Sr. Manager, Corporate and Executive Communications - 117943
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Sr. Manager, Corporate and Executive Communications for Deere & Company World Headquarters located in Moline, IL , or Chicago, IL , or Des Moines , IA you will:

• Develop high-quality communications for the CEO and other senior executives, including speeches, talking points, emails, press releases, presentations, annual reports, video scripts, and social media content.
• Support the creation and execution of comprehensive communication plans that advance John Deere’s strategic priorities and business objectives and position executives effectively with key audiences.
• Design and implement a targeted CEO LinkedIn strategy.
• Create communications that enable key stakeholders to understand the organization’s performance and strategic direction, such as company overviews, quarterly earnings materials, annual reports, proxy statements, and annual shareholder meeting documents.
• Develop communication strategies and programs aimed at enhancing the business acumen of employees and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to produce enterprise narratives and key messages, ensuring these are consistently refined to reflect business and strategic updates and communicated across the organization.
• Oversee the management and preparation of executive organizational announcements and biographies, maintaining current and accurate related content on internal and external channels.
• Oversee Deere's internal Communications Portal to ensure all information and tools remain relevant and up to date.
• Partner with Communications team members to maintain a rolling calendar of executive communications events and activities to promote alignment and coordinated messaging.
• Establish and document shared processes, resources, assets, tools, and best practices.
• Measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and approaches.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Expertise in developing executive communication strategies and deliverables, ensuring clarity and consistency across all channels.
• Ability to translate strategic business priorities into thoughtful, consumable content for multiple audience segments.
• Capable of conveying complex messages to support organizational change and transformation.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative style, with an emphasis on action and impact.
• Demonstrated strength in writing and project management, delivering high-quality communications on time, and with strong attention to detail.
• Possesses solid business and financial acumen, allowing for effective alignment of communication initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to comfortably engage with all levels of the organization.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Creative approach to engaging stakeholders, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and compelling content to draw in the target audience.
• Serves as a trusted partner, able to influence others and drive results without relying on formal authority.
• Previous experience working with CEOs or senior executives.

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in communication or journalism.
• MBA preferred. 

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

$107,400.00 - $161,088.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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