IT and Digital Communication and Change Specialist - Hybrid

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.Dow has an exciting opportunity for an IT and Digital Communication and Change Specialist located in Midland, MI or Houston, TX. The role will align to Dow's Design Your Day approach and allows employees flexibility by choosing when to work remotely and when to attend on-site activities based on project work and role needs.About you and this roleThe Enterprise Change and Portfolio Management Team is looking to hire an IT and Digital Communication and Change Specialist. In this role, you will support the creation and implementation of change and communication plans to facilitate the company’s digital transformation initiatives and the integration of evolving technologies across the enterprise. This role will have an emphasis on communication activities such as writing, reviewing, branding, and supporting the IT communication strategy. You will leverage the Dow Connect platform and other communication channels to share meaningful IT messages and content with employees. You will have the opportunity to be creative with words, graphics, and video creation. Your focus will be to enhance the employee experience by helping them understand changes and enhancements as it relates IT and Digital initiatives.You will be part of a team of change and communication experts who collaborate to learn and share best practices, ideas, and strategies. The scope of work will align with IT Services and IT Digital initiatives.Responsibilities• Assists in developing and implementing change and communication plans to support IT projects and digital initiatives• Creates and implements communication and video campaigns that help drive awareness and knowledge of IT and digital capabilities and deployment of new or changing technologies• Collaborates with technical teams to understand the technical change and translate them into clear, non-technical language for various audiences• Maintains communication guidelines and brand voice to ensure consistency across messages• Supports the development and implementation of communication and change management plans to facilitate the adoption of new technology and processes• Engages with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and coordination throughout the communication and change lifecycle• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the IT communication strategy, making continuous improvements based on feedback and lessons learned• Stays up to date on IT Service and Digital roadmaps and emerging technologies to plan for communication and change across the organization• Continues to remain educated and up to date on communication and change management tools, methodologies, and best practicesQualifications• A minimum of a bachelor's degree, or 5 years of relevant experience, or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant• A minimum of 2 years of relevant communication and/or change management experience• A minimum requirement for this U.S.-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) processPreferred Skills• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Graphic Design, IT, Business Administration, or a related field• Understanding of change management principles and methodologies• Relevant certifications, such as Prosci• Strong writing and overall communication skills• Experience in video creation toolsAdditional notes• This position does not offer relocation assistanceBenefits – What Dow offers youWe invest in you.Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.Join our team, we can make a difference together.About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.