Firmwide Operations at Point B delivers internal and external results through leadership, process, people, and technology while supporting employees in delivering their best for our customers. Our operations team includes roles focused on People & Culture, Executive Talent, Risk & Legal, Finance, Travel & Events, Communications & Change Management, IT & Facilities, and Marketing. Working across these disciplines we create the foundation from which Point Bers discover and grow their careers. What makes Point B different? An employee-ownership model that gives you a voice in directing your career and building our company. Diverse leadership opportunities to expand your skills, along with the support needed to deliver great results. A unique culture that recognizes the importance of flexibility and collaboration. Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune® magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Consulting® magazine, Vault.com® and many others. Point B is an employee-owned management consulting firm looking for a Director of Communications. This leader will partner with Point B, Inc. leadership to strengthen the health and employee engagement of the firm through change management and effective communications. The goal is for every Point B employee to feel connected to the firm, its values, its news, its information, its progress, its energy, and its direction via one or more communication channels. This leader will be responsive to the varying needs and styles of the diverse and evolving audiences. They will understand the art of leveraging different channels to reach audiences across the firm. This leader will need to be connected to the pulse of the firm and be able to determine what is important, how to say it, when to say it, and how to make it stick. This leader will thrive in the world of balancing business transformation initiatives, rhythm of the business activities, and the ad-hoc needs that will come from various sources. Masterfully orchestrating an integrated communications plan that keeps it all straight. This leader will essentially need a few superpowers: EQ, translation (effectively representing several different leader dialects), and synthesizing (taking in 700+ opinions and leading to one direction). They will also need a great sense of humor and the ability to influence with grace, humility, and gumption. *WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:*
Develop, deliver, and maintain a firmwide communications strategy and approach that executes on the firm’s goals and desired outcomes and upholds the firm’s culture, values, and tenets. Use words and visuals to help drive long-term commitment to the vision and priorities of the firm and paint a clear picture of what it means to our people. Build a deep understanding of the diverse set of audiences across the firm and cultivate a variety of channels to reach them. Collaborate closely with the Sr. Director of Change and Communications to orchestrate an integrated Communications Strategy across Initiatives and Rhythm of the Business activities
Partner with leaders to set the vision and direction of communications within their teams and define ways to drive employee engagement. Lead, inspire and motivate the firmwide communications team to create a firm environment where the motto could be #alwaysintheknow. Collaborate closely with the Communications Analyst to drive regular newsletters, intranet updates, and firmwide communications
Balance a wide variety of firm programs, rhythm of the business activities, events, and direction while also going as deep as needed to identify all the questions and decisions that need to be answered. *WHAT WE OFFER OUR LEADERS:*
An environment that encourages you to identify new opportunities and provides the support to make it happen
The chance to have a balanced lifestyle
The opportunity to build and be part of a fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients
A comprehensive, flexible Total Rewards program that supports and recognizes each individual’s unique needs and contributions to the firm *WHAT WE EXPECT YOU’VE ALREADY DONE: *
10 years consulting or professional services experience
5-7 years of managing and developing people and teams
Executive level experience working across a matrix organization
Proven success in leading corporate communications in a complex, evolving environment such as a multi-unit organization
Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, networking, and presentation skills
Solid working knowledge of annual planning, budgeting and strategic planning
Exposure to firm internal operations preferred
Demonstrated expertise in communications, community development and employee experience
Demonstrated practice of Point B’s Values in internal and external work
Passion for Point B’s Mission, Vision, Values & Culture
Strong understanding of what drives our business and how we operate our business
Excellent executive presence
Ability to work effectively with internal leadership groups and ability to lead through influence
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team; ability to motivate self
Innovative and entrepreneurial tendencies
Ability to think strategically and tactically execute.
Gets it done brand and attitude
Able to keep it fun *THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR:*
Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture
Talented, agile individuals with a growth mindset who are excited to help build a growing firm
Ability to travel occasionally
Ability to work from home
Ability to work non-standard work hours when necessary
Willingness to fight forest fires with a garden hose at times
Opportunity for contract, contract to hire or full-time employment *YOUR OFFICE HOME BASE:*
[Any Point B Office Location](https://www.pointb.com/locations/) #SME
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*INTRIGUED TO LEARN MORE?*
When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.
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*ABOUT POINT B*
[Point B](http://www.pointb.com/) is a consulting company dedicated to helping organizations with critical initiatives in the areas of customer engagement, growth investments, workforce experience and operations excellence. Our diverse set of experts spans [13 U.S. locations](https://www.pointb.com/locations/), with international reach via our partnership with [Nextcontinent](https://www.pointb.com/global-footprint). We’ve helped global organizations of all stages and sizes achieve sustainable success by focusing on the humans at the center of change. What makes Point B Different? Our [Founding Purpose and Values](https://www.pointb.com/about-us/culture-and-values) of our firm. Be part of a fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients [100% Employee Ownership](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J5sBiqiveQ&t=38s) – Giving you a voice in directing your career and building our firm [Benefits](https://careers.pointb.com/Benefits) – Our comprehensive package includes competitive base pay and an annual bonus, complete health benefits including an option for 100% employer paid premium for medical, vision and dental coverage for employees, ownership shares through our ESOP, self-directed time off and more
[Work-Life Balance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFXEXFUU9Uc) – A unique culture that recognizes the importance of flexibility and collaboration. Our local and national model empowers you to choose the life you want? [Award winning](https://www.pointb.com/about-us/awards) – We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in the US by Fortune magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces for Women. Hear more about why people love working at Point B on [GlassDoor](https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Point-B-Reviews-E101930.htm) We are an *equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce*. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.