Global Communications Manager

Description

Global Communications Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about creating impactful internal communication strategies that align with business goals and connect employees to our vision? Fluke Corporation is seeking a Global Communications Manager to drive a cohesive global internal communications strategy that unites teams under a shared purpose. This role will shape the employee experience by fostering engagement, transparency, and alignment with Fluke’s goals for growth and culture.

Based in Seattle at our Fluke Park headquarters and reporting to the Director of Global Communications within Marketing, you will inspire employees, promote alignment on strategic initiatives, and reinforce our mission and values. Working closely with senior executives, particularly in HR and marketing, you will ensure message consistency across teams, regions, and channels, serving as the voice of the organization to our internal audience.

The ideal candidate will thrive in an office, matrixed environment and have a background in communications, with expertise in crisis communications, managing events, and simplifying complex messaging across diverse teams and regions. As the Global Communications Manager, you will define communication standards, support a positive work environment, be detail-oriented, and promote transparency, engagement, and a sense of belonging across the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute an internal communications strategy that focuses on educating, informing and promoting a positive employee experience that unites employees across geographies and roles, connecting them to the overall mission and strategic objectives.

Support communication initiatives including crafting messaging, managing distribution, and measuring impact.

Serve as a strategic partner to the VP of HR, IT, Executive Assistants and regional leadership to ensure alignment on communications surrounding key business milestones, policy updates, and organizational changes.

Maintain a pulse on employee sentiment, facilitating feedback mechanisms to drive improvements in communication strategies.

Manage the creation and execution of internal campaigns & video and photography needs ensuring they are effective, inclusive, and promote Fluke’s core values and strategic goals.

Champion efforts to foster a culture of open communication, ensuring employees understand how their work contributes to company goals.

Helping to orchestrate messaging for internal events ranging from small onsite events to larger leadership events, being a key part of the project team for this.

Oversee communication channels, including email, intranet, digital signage, and event platforms, ensuring a streamlined and impactful experience for employees. Craft and manage narratives around company news, product launches, awards, and customer stories.

Craft and deliver engaging, consistent, and inspiring messaging from executive leadership, adapting tone and content as needed for various regions and audiences.

Drive and manage the production of town halls, leadership Q&A sessions, digital signage, and company-wide briefings to ensure transparency, consistency, and alignment.

Maintain a content calendar and keep an ongoing pulse on employee sentiment to proactively address concerns and drive continuous improvement.

Collaborate with other teams to integrate internal messaging, and ensure it resonates with external brand narratives, creating coherence across touchpoints.

Lead and manage employee feedback initiatives, partnering with the HR team to act on feedback and enhance communication efforts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Human Resources, or related field.

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications.

Proven expertise in developing and executing communications strategies for a global organization, with the ability to adapt to different regions and cultural sensitivities.

Superior writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a strategic yet detail-oriented approach.

Proficiency in digital communications tools, including email platforms, intranet management, and event tools.

Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with demonstrated success in working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and executive leadership.

Strategic thinker with the ability to understand and communicate complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner.

Knowledge of internal communications best practices and the ability to stay ahead of trends in employee engagement.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Energetic and proactive, with a strong sense of initiative.

Able to think strategically and execute tactically to support business goals.

Brings creativity to problem-solving and thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Highly collaborative, with the ability to work well across departments and regions fostering relationships with empathy and cultural awareness.

Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Empathetic and culturally aware, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work culture.

Able to manage sensitive situations with discretion, be diplomatic and think clearly under pressure, and respond quickly to change.

Location and Travel

This position is based full-time in our Seattle office, with minimal travel requirements.

ABOUT US

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

EEO Statement

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation.