Senior Internal Communications Specialist - Charlotte, NC, United States

Description · We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to ...

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We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

The Senior Internal Communications Specialist will play a pivotal role in advancing DP World's strategic priorities across the Americas Region (AMR), with a strong focus on Safety, Sustainability, and alignment with global initiatives. This role will support the development and execution of internal communications that drive awareness, engagement, and action around key regional and enterprise-wide efforts. The Specialist will serve as a critical connector between Business Units, AMR and Head Office (HO), ensuring consistent messaging and integration of campaigns and best practices.

This role will also provide essential communications support for high-impact initiatives, such as mergers and acquisitions, transformation programs, and vertical-specific projects in collaboration with internal and external partners. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop and implement internal communications strategies that elevate awareness and engagement around regional Safety and Sustainability initiatives
• Partner with Safety and Sustainability teams to ensure timely, consistent messaging and visibility of key programs, milestones, and impact stories
• Support the rollout of global campaigns and ensure regional relevance and resonance

ALIGNMENT WITH GLOBAL INITIATIVES

• Serve as a communications bridge between the Americas region and HO, ensuring alignment with global messaging, priorities, and brand standards
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices, assets, and success stories across Business Units to foster a unified internal communications approach
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives such as EVP, Global Safety Day, transformation, and leadership communications

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS SUPPORT

• Provide strategic communications planning and execution for M&A activities, including employee engagement, change management, and integration efforts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clear, transparent, and timely communication throughout the M&A lifecycle

MEASUREMENT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications efforts, using data to inform improvements and enhance employee engagement
• Stay informed of industry trends and innovations to continuously evolve communications strategies and tools
• Ensure communications are aligned with project goals and contribute to successful outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years in corporate communications, with a strong focus on employee engagement and change management
• Bilingual (Spanish) or multilingual proficiency (Spanish, Portuguese, or French preferred) to support regional communications across the Americas is required.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed and dynamic environment with cross-functional teams
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience coordinating events and managing content across digital communication platforms
• High attention to detail, organizational ability, and capacity to manage multiple priorities

PREFERENCES

• Experience supporting internal communications in a global or multinational organization
• Demonstrated success in communicating complex topics in a clear and engaging way
• Experience supporting communications for mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale organizational change
• Familiarity with digital communication tools such as Viva Engage, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and internal social platforms

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future. 

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

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