Internal Communications Manager, Americas Sales

Job Description

Join us as we pursue our disruptive new vision to make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. We are a company filled with people who are passionate about our product and seek to deliver the best experience for our customers. At Splunk, we’re committed to our work, customers, having fun and most importantly to each other’s success. Learn more about Splunk careers and how you can become a part of our journey!
An experienced internal sales communications manager, collaborator and storyteller ready to create, develop and deliver Internal Communications for Splunk’s Americas (AMER+ PubSec) Sales region.

Based in the U.S. and reporting to Splunk’s Americas Chief of Staff, with tight alignment to the corporate communications Sr. Director, Internal Communications, this role is regional in scope and ideal for for an experienced storyteller and collaborator that thrives in a high-growth, fast-moving and highly collaborative environment. We are looking for a candidate committed to delivering exceptional and creative internal communications that drive clarity and connectedness. Splunk’s Americas Internal Communications Manager is a hands-on, high-profile role that will liaise and align closely with the Americas GM, Global Sales leadership, Global Sales Communications in APAC and EMEA, Field Enablement, GTM and cross-functional partners specifically in the Americas region.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with Splunk’s AMER GM and Sales leadership team to develop and deliver cutting-edge, scalable communications that improve productivity, clarify and drive conversations, build connectedness, and inspire innovation and engagement across Splunk's Americas Sales and GTM employee community.
• Excite, engage and align Splunk’s AMER employee community around the company's strategic objectives, story, values and mission.
• Develop and deliver cutting-edge, scalable Americas internal communications that improve productivity, drive conversation, connectedness and innovation across Splunk's Americas employee community.
• Create and drive internal communications Americas strategy, deliverables and engagement for key internal communications channels such as Splunk intranet, Slack, tools, communication best practices, company meetings and email.
• Actively partner with the global internal communications teams to ensure alignment of internal messaging, timing and editorial strategies.
• Provide dedicated internal communications partnership to the head of our AMER region and coordinate with PR and Social teams on that executive's comms.
• Collaborate with the AMER Core leadership Team as appropriate.
• Manage reputation and issues-based communications programs (i.e. crisis) - working closely with the AMER HR and AMER Legal teams.
• Evolve existing and create new communication channels to ensure an optimal mix of top-down, sideways and bottoms-up communication is taking place.
• Build a sense of connectedness between managers and employees through communication initiatives that inspire and support managers..
• Balance planned communications with unplanned and urgent business needs.
• Drive overall AMER employee communications in alignment with Splunk’s other corporate, internal and theater GM communications leaders.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience leading and driving an employee/internal communications function at a mid to large company.
• Ability to interact effectively and influence all levels of leadership, including company and regional executive teams.
• Experience working across different countries/languages/cultures, specifically Latin America and Canada
• Data-driven and results-oriented in managing and scaling global communications programs, processes and protocols.
• Experience in high-growth environments and understanding of how to scale great company cultures and manage organizational change efforts.
• Creative with exceptional writing and verbal communication.
• 7-10+ years of experience managing communication programs and teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in related fields or equivalent. Graduate degree and technology experience welcome.
• Fun people preferred.

We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

For job positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Note: Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out below, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and benefits, and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.

Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, an ESPP and much more! Learn more about our comprehensive benefits and wellbeing offering here.

Base Pay Range

SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area

Base Pay Range: $129,600.00 - 178,200.00 per year

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts

Base Pay Range: $116,000.00 - 159,500.00 per year

All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.

Base Pay Range: $104,800.00 - 144,100.00 per year