Corporate Communications Manager

Land O' Lakes Inc. is one of America's premiere member-owned cooperatives. They offer local cooperatives and agricultural producers across the nation an extensive line of agricultural supplies, as well as state-of-the-art production and business services. They also are a leading marketer of dairy-based food products for consumers, foodservice professionals and food manufacturers.

Description The Corporate division encompasses the core operational support for all Land O’Lakes businesses. It includes Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Land O’Lakes Foundation and Community Relations, Finance, Law, Member Relations, Facilities, Event Strategy, Security, Human Resources, Information Technology, Corporate Marketing and Government Relations.

* The Communications Manager leads the development and execution of highly strategic and complex communication plans and strategies across the enterprise. * The Communications Manager works in partnership with division/function leaders and leadership teams to support the achievement of business objectives, protect, and enhance the reputation of Land O'Lakes, Inc. and its subsidiaries. * The Communications Manager gathers insights, translates complex topics and strategy to action communication insight, effectively segments audiences, crafts communication strategies and plans for complex initiatives, produces communications using a variety of mediums, and measures communications effectiveness and return on investment. * The Communication Manager is well versed in implementing communication best practices, manages cross-functional relationships with ease and has a strong record of achievement in developing and successfully executing communications for highly strategic and visible initiatives. * At the time of hire, this position will work on projects and initiatives with a variety of business units and functional teams across the enterprise requiring frequent interactions with and effective presence with leaders at all levels, including executive-level leadership. Examples of projects span mergers and acquisitions to new product rollouts to change management initiatives.

Competencies-Skills (Required): * Thorough understanding of communications principles and practices. * High comfort level and proven record of consulting, advising and collaborating with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executive level leadership. * Strong business acumen and executive presence with a demonstrated ability to counsel executives and other leadership. * Demonstrated success navigating large and highly matrixed organizations. * Excellent networking and relationship building skills and confidence interacting with diverse work styles, levels and functions. * Able to handle highly sensitive information using discretion and integrity. * Outstanding verbal, written communication and presentation skills; able to clearly articulate complex issues and formulate recommendations to a wide variety of audiences. * Strong conceptual thinker able to think beyond the boundaries of his/her immediate responsibilities, function and business to those of the entire enterprise. * Strong organizational and project management skills that support delivering multiple priorities. Experience-Education (Preferred): * Master's in communication or business communication * Experience working in a highly diverse, 10,000+ employee organizations with multiple locations