Head of Strategic Communications

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Would you like to help us build tomorrow?

Are you passionate about customer success? Would you enjoy working with a team of enterprising people who motivate themselves and those around them to develop personally and professionally?

Our organization is built by people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of diversity. Together, we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone. Here at Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE), we are motivated by the idea that with imagination, hard work and innovation we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter, and more connected.

We believe in a sustainable future.

The Head of Strategic Communications Region North America leads communications that support business strategy, transformation and change across the region. The role develops communication strategies and integrated plans that help leaders and employees understand priorities, stay aligned and support business performance. Working closely with senior leaders, Strategy, People & Culture and other key stakeholders, the role strengthens engagement, enables effective change and supports execution of regional priorities.

• Develop and implement communication strategies that support North America business priorities, transformation initiatives, and functional objectives.
• Translate complex business strategies into clear, consistent messaging and communication plans for leaders and employees.
• Lead integrated communication planning for key regional initiatives, coordinating stakeholders across functions to ensure consistent messaging, effective sequencing and alignment with business priorities.

• Lead communication support for organizational and business change initiatives.
• Equip leaders and managers with communication tools and key messages to support successful adoption and engagement.
• Monitor feedback and adjust communication approaches as needed.

• Advise senior leaders on communication strategy, messaging, stakeholder engagement, and communication effectiveness.
• Develop and support executive communications, including presentations, town halls, leadership forums, and key announcements.
• Strengthen leadership communication capabilities through coaching and tools.

• Partner with People & Culture to support employee engagement, culture, leadership, and workforce initiatives.
• Lead communication strategies for employee meetings, leadership forums, engagement campaigns and other regional communication programs.
• Ensure communications reinforce business priorities and organizational culture.

• Lead integrated communication planning across the region and establish priorities, standards, and communication processes.
• Coordinate with communication partners and business stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and effective channel use.
• Manage communication calendars, alignment across initiatives, and governance mechanisms.

• Provide strategic direction for internal communication channels and content.
• Measure communication effectiveness using employee feedback, engagement data and other available insights to continuously improve communication outcomes.
• Support communication planning and stakeholder management during significant business issues, sensitive situations, or major events.

• Provide strategic communication support for high-priority regional initiatives, leadership engagements, employee events, and site-specific activities

• Strategic Communications Lead
• Change & Employee Engagement Partner
• Executive Communications Advisor
• Communications Governance & Planning Lead

• VP, Brand, Marketing & Communications
• Strategy & Governance Leadership
• Purchasing, Technology, Operations, and Sales Leadership Teams
• People & Culture
• Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Global Communications
• Regional Communications Network
• Business Leaders, Managers, and Subject Matter Experts