Senior Culture, Comms & Governance Specialist

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As ADMT, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-2-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we’re an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.

Brief Role Description

The Internal Communications & Culture Specialist role is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that engage, inform, and inspire employees across the organization. This role plays a key part in shaping company culture, fostering transparency, and strengthening a shared sense of purpose through clear and consistent communication. This role will report to the head of PR & Communications while also supporting the President and leadership teams.

You’ll collaborate closely with leadership, HR, and cross-functional teams to ensure employees understand company priorities, feel connected to our mission, and are empowered to contribute to our success

Role Responsibilities

This role is the responsible point of contact within ADMT for all ADMT LLC related internal communications, collaboration (local and global), and cultural development of ADMT LLC culture in line with VWGoA and global ADMT/MOIA teams.

Internal Communications to President & Organization (60%)

• Writes, manages and executes the internal communications strategy for the organization
• Develop and execute an internal communications strategy aligned with company goals and values.
• Create and manage communications that keep employees informed and engaged (e.g., newsletters, leadership messages, intranet updates, events, and town halls).
• Partner with leadership team to craft clear, authentic, and inspiring internal messages.
• Support change management initiatives by developing communication plans that help employees understand and embrace organizational changes.
• Measure the effectiveness of communications and continuously improve engagement channels and content.
• Responsible for organizing and executing employee All Hands meetings, including developing and designing content
• Responsible for creating and updating content on company channels
• Manages, writes and executes to editorial calendar
• Supports external communications projects as needed
• Manages library of content for version control
• Develop PPT content for repurposing for message consistency
• Supports Government Affairs team with writing and/or presentation support
• Supports PR projects on as needed basis

Drives employee engagement and corporate culture initiatives (40%)

• Aligns and collaborates closely with the global organization and key stakeholders about the topics of building community and culture.
• Partner with HR and leadership team to strengthen company culture and employee experience.
• Partner with global HR, Culture, Comms teams to support global initiatives.
• Lead or support culture initiatives, such as employee recognition programs, values campaigns, onboarding content and DEI efforts.
• Plan and execute internal events and moments that bring employees together (e.g., all-hands meetings, celebrations, and cultural activations).
• Gather employee feedback and insights to help shape and evolve workplace culture.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador—promoting collaboration, transparency, and inclusion across teams.
• Manages, initiates, and organizes the implementation of culture initiatives according to org values
• Motivates employees and organizes employees’ engagement into culture and communication topics (e.g., culture initiatives, employees’ contribution to newsletter articles)
• Enhances the employee experience by supporting global initiatives (new IT systems, corporate values, HR programs, etc.)

Qualification requirements

Years of Relevant Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in Communications, PR, Company transformation, crisis communications, or similar fields

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, Visual Design or similar education

Desired

• Master’s degree

Skills

• Ability to build relationships with executive stakeholders and create executive visibility campaigns for broad set of leaders
• Willingness to work in a collaborative and integrated fashion with various teams that touch the workforce, including Corporate Affairs, HR and IT teams
• Excellent writing, editing, communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to simplify and compellingly relate a company’s story to stakeholders.
• Models and inspire a continuous improvement mindset ensuring the function is on the leading edge of communications, change, technology, social media and other trends
• International experience and awareness of the cultural context of communication in a global, matrix environment
• Crisis Communication- management, message development, reputation management
• Thorough understanding of social and digital media and the relationship between internal and external communications
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Resource management
• Ability to multi-task and be organized with multiple projects/tasks at one time

Specialized Skills

Required:

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, human-centered communication.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills – developing the storyline and design
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Experience with internal communication tools and platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Slack, MS Teams).
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across levels and functions.
• A passion for culture-building and connecting people to purpose.
• Excellent English language skills – writing and verbally

Desired:

• German language skills a bonus

Required Competencies

• Perform together
• Live integrity & compliance
• Act as an owner
• Excite customer
• Grow personally
• Handle complexity

Compensation Data

Silicon Valley (California), the salary range for this role will be $155,000 - $180,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience. Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly.

Other benefits for this position include:

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k), with company match
• Defined contribution retirement program.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company lease car program
• Paid time off

ADMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.