Senior Manager/Director of Employee Communications
2 days ago
Las Vegas
Job DescriptionDescriptionThe Senior Manager/Director of Employee Communications at IGT leads the strategy and execution of enterprise-wide internal communications to inform, engage, and align employees across a global, highly regulated organization. This role plays a critical part in supporting IGT’s transformation agenda by translating business strategy, leadership priorities, and change initiatives into clear, timely, and compelling employee communications.As a trusted advisor to senior leaders and a people leader to a high-performing communications team, the Director partners closely with the Chief of Staff, executive leadership, HR, Legal, Compliance, and business unit leaders to ensure employees understand where the company is going, why it matters, and how their work contributes to success. This role is employee-first, with external communications limited to coordination and alignment where employee messaging intersects with corporate or executive communications. What Will You Be Doing? • Develop and lead a global employee communications strategy aligned with IGT’s business objectives, culture, and transformation priorities, • Ensure consistent, clear, and compliant messaging across all internal channels and regions, • Translate complex, technical, and regulated topics into accessible communications for diverse employee audiencesExecutive & Leadership Communications (Employee-Focused), • Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on employee messaging, • Lead development of leadership communications, including:, • CEO and executive employee messages, • Leadership announcements and organizational updates, • Town halls, webcasts, and employee forums, • Lead global internal communications to support engagement, alignment, and trust during periods of growth and change, • Oversee internal channels, including:, • Intranet and internal digital platforms, • Global employee emails and announcements, • Collaboration tools and live/virtual events, • Partner with HR, DEI, Compliance, and business leaders to deliver people-related communications that reinforce culture, values, and employee experience, • Champion transparent, inclusive, and two-way communication practicesChange Management & Transformation Communications, • Own employee communications strategy for major enterprise initiatives, including:, • Organizational changes and restructures, • Technology and platform transformations, • Integrations and strategic shifts, • Develop change communication plans that drive understanding, engagement, and adoption, • Coordinate closely with Corporate/External Communications to:, • Ensure alignment between internal and external narratives, • Prepare employees for major announcements and public milestones, • Lead, coach, and develop a team of internal communications professionals and contractors, • Set clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with enterprise objectives, • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on strategic thinking and execution excellence, • Establish standards, governance, and best practices for employee communications, • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate policies across all internal channels, • Define and track KPIs to measure effectiveness (engagement, reach, understanding, sentiment), • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field, • 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate, internal, or external communications, • Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and managing enterprise-level communications, • Proven people leadership experience, including managing teams and external resources, • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, • Experience working in a global, matrixed, and regulated environmentPreferred, • Experience in gaming, technology, or other highly regulated industries, • Change management or transformation communications expertise, • Crisis and issues management experience, • Strategic leadership and business acumen, • Executive presence and sound judgment, • Strong people leadership and team development skills, • Ability to manage complex, high-stakes stakeholder relationships, • High discretion and attention to detail, • Strong project management and prioritization abilities, • Be part of a global leader in gaming and technology innovation., • Work alongside a diverse team of professionals passionate about creating meaningful solutions., • Access to professional development opportunities and career growth., • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package., • A culture that values collaboration, creativity, and respect.At IGT, we believe compensation should reflect you —your unique background, skills, experience, and even where you work. That’s why the compensation range for this role is $ 106,200 - $ 200, 000 annually, with room to go higher or lower depending on the full picture. We also follow all local pay laws and collective bargaining agreements, so everything’s above board. But wait—there’s more! Base pay is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards program is packed with perks: • Sales roles? You might earn commissions., • Other roles? You could snag discretionary bonuses., • Benefits galore: Health, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance., • Tuition reimbursement to keep your brain buzzing., • Paid time off to recharge., • Wellness programs to keep you feeling great., • Identity theft insurance for peace of mind. For All External Staffing Agencies IGT does not accept unsolicited agency submittals. Please do not forward resumes to our Executive team, Management team, or any current IGT employee for review. IGT is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #LI-MW1