About Us:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.
One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity here.
About the Role:
The Director of IT Communications is an experienced, strategic and innovative leader with a strong passion for and understanding of technology. This role will lead the development and execution of a consistent and effective communications cadence within PVH’s Global IT organization and partner across the communications team to share news and content to the broader organization about IT’s advancements in technology, new business-driving capabilities, cybersecurity, transformation and more.
Working with the Global Communications team and the IT Senior Leadership Team, the Director will ensure IT communications are connected to the enterprise and our brands, and are executed seamlessly to relevant audiences. Reporting jointly to the VP of Internal Communications and VP, IT Portfolio & Communications Management, the Director will also support communications for the CIO and the IT Senior Leadership Team.
This position is in the New York Metro area.
What You'll Do:
Develop a robust communications strategy with a clear roadmap of consistent, repeatable tactics/programs/channels to support the Global IT function. Play an active role in centralizing and globalizing IT communications, working closely with the regions.
Engage closely with HR and senior IT leaders on leading communications for initiatives that support the Global IT team’s multi-year transformation journey. Establish effective and essential communications plans to drive awareness and understanding of change both within the function and to other relevant partners.
Ensure that key groups within IT and PVH are informed of key initiatives, especially for large transformation efforts; partner closely with brand/region/function communication leads to deliver integrated messages across business units.
Lead storytelling around PVH’s technology and innovation programs and raise visibility around the progress we’re making to build our data and demand-drive operating engine. Develop creative employee-facing campaigns to increase awareness, understanding and engagement of IT tools, processes and training programs.
Work closely with the Cybersecurity team to provide communications counsel and execution support for both proactive cybersecurity efforts (e.g. trainings, tools, campaigns), and reactive communications. Advise key stakeholders on communications strategy and messaging during technology and/or cyber-related events, including drafting materials and supporting response efforts.
Maintain, elevate and advance IT communications channels (townhalls, newsletters, intranet-editorial, emails etc.)
What You'll Bring:
7-10 years of writing, editorial and/or communications experience. Experience in Internal Communications or IT communications is encouraged.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
Extensive experience with content creation in internal communications and organizational change.
Outstanding writing and copy-editing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex concepts and translate them into simple, clear, and effective communications. Outstanding verbal and communications and people skills.
Strong functional knowledge of IT including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure and Operations, and Enterprise Architecture.
Proven history of producing impactful internal and IT-related communications that translate critical thinking into actionable plans and results.
Strong knowledge of outstanding internal communications practices and proficiency with next generation communications tools.
Display a learning approach, critical thinking skills, and strong problem-solving capabilities; Recognizes the opportunity and possibility in challenges; Enjoys achieving the impossible.
Comfort and confidence working alongside senior executives in fast-paced, high stakes situations; Proven ability to successfully influence, facilitate and partner with leaders in all levels.
Ability to get hands-on and complete tasks; Track record of achieving excellent outcomes.
Hyper attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
Successful at building relationships and collaborating across a highly matrixed global environment; Willingness to work across different time zones to ensure strong alignment and seamless execution.
Demonstrates strong business insight (experience in retail, apparel and/or consumer industries a plus) with a proven ability to align business goals and objectives with communications strategies for maximum impact.
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Pay Range:$150,000 - $185,000
PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.
Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible. This role is equity eligible.
Your Wellbeing is Our Priority
At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:
Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.
Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.
Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.
Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.
To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.
