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Internal Communications Manager
Manage global internal communications at Graco, a manufacturer of fluid and powder handling equipment. Connect employees with the company’s strategy, culture and business through channels, leadership communications and change initiatives.
The work
Communications and channels
Develop and deliver global communications plans, create audience-focused content across channels and formats, and govern the intranet, employee email platforms and digital displays. Set editorial standards and approval workflows, and manage enterprise calendars, campaigns and messaging plans.
Work with HR, IT, Finance, Operations and other functions, as well as brand, digital, PR and social media teams, to coordinate internal and external messaging.
Leaders and change
Advise senior leaders on audiences, messages, timing, tone and channels. Develop executive communications including speeches, presentations and video.
With the Senior Manager of Internal Communications, plan and deliver communications for business initiatives, organisational changes, enterprise programmes and major announcements. Manage communications for town halls, leadership forums and other enterprise events.
Use analytics, feedback and stakeholder insights to evaluate communications and improve the tools, systems and processes behind them.
AI in communications
Use AI tools and agents to help draft and personalise content and analyse engagement, maintaining editorial quality, brand standards and human oversight. Champion adoption across internal communications through team practices, reusable prompts and agents, and automation of routine work.
Requirements
- A BA in communications, public relations or a related field.
- At least seven years of progressive experience in corporate or internal communications.
- Experience designing and implementing corporate communications programmes, preferably in a global business context.
- Project management experience delivering results-driven communications programmes and initiatives.
- Experience working across teams on simultaneous projects and supporting executive leaders.
- Ability to communicate complex information to a broad employee audience.
- Exceptional writing skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with generative AI and workflow automation tools in a corporate environment.
Practical details
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (Riverside Office Complex). The role will transition to Graco’s new headquarters in Dayton, Minnesota, in 2027.
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid; the schedule is not stated.
- Employment
- Full time.
- Pay
- USD $98,300–$172,000 base pay. The listing calls this the full base salary range but also refers to a final base hourly rate, so the pay period is unclear. Hiring at or near the maximum would not be typical.
- Benefits
- The listing includes medical and dental coverage, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.
- Work authorisation
- Permanent, unrestricted US work authorisation is required. The role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants working under temporary authorisation, including F-1 OPT, STEM OPT or CPT, are not eligible.
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Source checked 4 November 2026
https://graco.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/Graco_Careers/job/Minneapolis-Minnesota-USA-Riverside-Office-Complex/Internal-Communications-Manager_R0023301
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