Senior Manager, R&D - Communication

Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

*Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Senior Manager, R&D - Communication at a glance...

You will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy for North America Research & Development. You will serve as a trusted advisor to R&D leadership, translating strategy, innovation, and performance into narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. You will bring structure, rigor, and creativity to R&D communication, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities while showcasing the people, capabilities, and impact of R&D.

What's on the menu?

• Develop and implement a comprehensive R&D communication strategy aligned to R&D transformation agenda, enterprise priorities, and corporate brand standards.

• Serve as the primary communications advisor to R&D leadership, providing counsel on messaging, positioning, and engagement approaches.

• Lead all forms of communications routines, including written, visual, presentations, digital channels, and collaboration tools, for enterprise-wide and key functional needs.

• Translate complex technical and scientific topics into clear, audience appropriate narratives for employees, senior leaders, and enterprise partners.

• Create and steward a strong R&D brand identity consistent with corporate branding that strengthens R&D’s reputation and innovation agenda.

• Ensure R&D communications consistently reflect enterprise tone, voice, and messaging standards.

• Develop and disseminate internal content that brings R&D’s strategy, innovation pipeline, people, capabilities, and results to life. Own and continuously improve internal R&D communications platforms to share best practices, training, transformation journey, and wins.

• Establish communications planning rhythms, standards, and templates that enable consistency, efficiency, and scalability.

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• I have 7+ years working in corporate or enterprise communications roles with demonstrated success supporting senior leaders in a matrixed environment.

• I have demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective communication strategies, in a technical or innovation-driven environment.

• I have a proven ability to translate complex technical content into compelling narratives for non-technical audiences at all levels of an organization.

• I have the ability to influence stakeholders across R&D and cross-functional partners to drive alignment, adoption, and execution of strategic initiatives.

• I have excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building credibility with senior and functional stakeholders.

• I have strong presentation, organizational, strategic, and critical thinking skills.

• I have excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including exceptional attention to detail and editorial judgement.

• I am comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast paced environments with a solution-oriented approach.

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description will be shared.

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.