Communications and Training Specialist

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

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John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo

Function: Communications (CA)

Title: Communications and Training Specialist - 122747

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

This position may be based in Waterloo, IA, Des Moines, IA, Moline, IL, or remotely at the hiring manager's discretion.

## Your Responsibilities

As the Communications and Training Specialist for John Deere Enterprise Product Engineering (EPE), you will lead communications planning and execution of tactics for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the EPE staff in support of current initiatives, projects, events, or changes impacting the business. You will partner closely with PLM Product Managers, PLM Digital Process Experts, EPE Staff, and business leadership teams to deliver clear, timely, and consistent messaging that supports business priorities and employee engagement across global teams. Additionally, you will:

• Lead and manage communication of project plans, timelines, and key milestones that are integral for PLM and EPE Initiatives to stakeholders on a consistent basis
• Develop, coordinate, and integrate communication strategies for PLM and EPE leadership, including presentations and message development, newsletters, videos, Viva Engage, SharePoint/JDO content
• Create and execute audience-centric communications – such as presentations, leadership messages, global all-employee meetings content, and videos – that ensure accurate, aligned information that is delivered effectively and drives awareness, understanding, and action
• Coordinate the annual certification of training content
• Build and maintain a SharePoint site that houses and communicates PLM information to help employees adopt Enterprise standard process, execute day-to-day work, and connect to broader team strategies, goals, and outcomes

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

## What Skills You Need

• Uses clear and effective verbal and writen skills
• Experience with communication planning for employee/internal messages and provides technical guidance when expressing ideas and requesting actions
• Understands and effectively uses standard office equipment and standard software packages (Microsoft PowerPoint, VivaEngage, SharePoint) to support business process, while providing technical guidance as needed.
• Experience in video editing (Synthesia, PowerPoint, other)
• Brand training to support consistent, on-brand communications

## What Makes You Standout

• Project management experience
• Website or SharePoint design experience
• Ability to translate complex strategic and technical concepts into clear and concise messages
• Experience in developing creative/visually appealing presentations to match the image of an Engineering team
• Ability to be creative and a passion for working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Passion for new communication techniques and technologies
• Understanding of the PLM, PDM, EPDP, and/or EPE business and the organizational structure

## Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelors degree in a Communications, Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or Marketing discipline

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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