Director - Global Communications & Community Engagement

About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$145,000.00 - $217,400.00

Purpose Statement:  The Director - Global Communications and Community Engagement is a team-builder, change agent, and champion of global brand consistency to elevate the Plexus brand. They will create and guide the strategy that enhance Plexus’ brand presence through a internal/external communication plans and shape community engagement efforts in alignment with our vision and values. This includes collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to roll out integrated communication strategies for global enterprise initiatives, and managing corporate philanthropy within our Plexus Community Foundation. This leader will develop global public relations strategies to bolster Plexus’ reputation and represent the organization at public events. Monitoring and analyzing communication efforts and community engagement activities will be essential, using key performance indicators to drive improvements. Leading a team of brand communication professionals, this Director will provide strategic guidance to ensure the success of initiatives while collaborating with senior leadership to shape the company's culture and reputation.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Enterprise Global Communications Planning & Execution
  Develop and implement a comprehensive internal enterprise-level communication strategy that effectively and consistency convey the Plexus' vision, values, strategy and imperatives to team members worldwide. Collaborate with executive leaders and consults with cross-functional teams to develop integrated communication plans, aligned with the enterprise transformation initiatives as defined in the Plexus Strategy Deployment process. Lead company messaging in enterprise reports and communication tools, including Sustainability report, Proxy Statement and 10-K, in close partnership and collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Community Engagement and Partnerships
  Develop and maintain a strategic approach and establish global processes for corporate giving through the Plexus Community Foundation. Lead and oversee all aspects of corporate giving programs, including selecting impactful charitable partners, establishing leadership champions and promoting philanthropic initiatives to drive community impact. Coordinate across regional brand/leadership teams to establish a structure that fuels community engagement across all regions. Champion and lead the strategic approach to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure an inclusive approach to building our culture and establishing strong integration and consistency with community engagement efforts. 

• Public/Media Relations Strategy & Execution
  Develop comprehensive public relations strategies to enhance the organization's reputation and visibility in the market to be seen as an employer of choice, in partnership with the Director, Global Brand to ensure alignment to strategic brand foundations. Influence and/or lead regional team members that are directly activating and executing against community engagement efforts to ensure consistency content strategies, including overseeing and monitoring global social media content. At times, serve as the Plexus representative in external-facing activities, such as public speaking engagements, media interviews, and industry events.

• Data-Driven Approach to Optimize
  Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of internal and external communications, global corporate giving impact, and community engagement efforts. Bring forward strategic recommendations for improvement based on key performance indicators, and in service to building brand awareness and advocacy. Through the use of data, influence global leaders and drive regular updates to senior leadership on communication and community engagement activities and impact.

• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team
  Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Communications is required; a Master’s of Business Administration is preferred.

• Ten (10) plus years of related brand-building experience is required, with proven success in rolling out brand messages in a global, matrix organization is required.

• Proven ability to build talent by inspiring, motivating, and coaching brand and creative teams to deliver high performance.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Travel Requirements:  

• Less than 20%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.