Senior Director, Executive & Enterprise Communications

Senior Director, Executive & Enterprise Communications

Location


US-IN-Indianapolis

ID


2026-1186

Category


Communications

Position Type


Full-Time

Location Type


Onsite

Overview

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opp ortunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Safety First : Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for continued impacts and growth in the future.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Senior Director, Executive & Enterprise Communications The Senior Director, Executive and Enterprise Communications leads how Arcwood communicates at scale - shaping how company strategy, executive priorities, and organizational change are communicated.

Reporting directly to the Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, this role owns executive engagement strategy and enterprise-wide communications, helping align a complex, distributed organization around what matters most. As Arcwood grows, this role brings structure, clarity, and consistency to how information flows across the company.

Executive Communication Strategy

• Leads Arcwood's executive and enterprise communications strategy, aligned to Company priorities, safety standards and long-term growth objectives
• Establishes and executes a communication plan for the executive leadership team that connects strategy to employees and supports key internal and external stakeholder audiences
• Develops executive messaging and briefing materials, including talking points, speeches, internal narratives and leadership content that reflects each leader's voice, while maintaining consistency
• Leads CEO and executive employee communications, including the planning and execution of town halls, webcasts, videos, written updates and other leadership engagement moments

Enterprise Communication Strategy

• Defines Arcwood's internal communications strategy, setting direction for how employees receive, understand, and engage with Company priorities
• Owns the company-wide internal communications channel strategy, defining how platforms and touchpoints work together to deliver consistent, effective communications across the organization
• Leads employee communications that support growth and integration, bringing all employees - new and existing - along on the Arcwood journey as the Company evolves

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborates closely with Human Resources, Operations, Safety and functional leaders to align enterprise messaging and support change initiatives, safety priorities, and business updates
• Builds strong relationships across the organization - from executives to frontline teams - to support effective message delivery and adoption
• Partners with Marketing teams to activate executive and enterprise communications across channels, including selective support for executive social media presence when appropriate

Audience Engagement & Integration

• Tracks engagement and effectiveness of enterprise and executive communications, using insights to refine the approach and advise senior leadership
• Guides integrated communications strategies for major Company news, aligning internal and external messaging to support clarity, consistency and leadership visibility
• Promotes and models Arcwood's commitment to safety, compliance and environmental responsibility in all communications and work practices
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field (required)

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in executive communications, enterprise communications, or related leadership roles (required)
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering communications for C-suite executives in complex organizations (required)
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale internal communications programs and employee engagement moments, including with frontline employees (required)
• Experience supporting executive communications across both internal and external contexts (preferred)
• Experience in industrial, environmental, manufacturing, logistics, energy or similarly regulated industries (preferred)
• Experience supporting organizations undergoing growth, transformation or acquisition activities (preferred)

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans & Disabilities

A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.