Communications & Organizational Enablement Specialist

About the role

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve key communication channels (Digital IT Hub, newsletters, announcements), ensuring consistency, usability, and reach
• Lead the design and execution of complex communication campaigns across multiple initiatives
• Create and elevate communication assets (presentations, articles, visual content) with strong storytelling and audience alignment
• Lead planning and communications for leadership events (offsites, summits, visits), ensuring alignment and high-quality delivery
• Own and optimize the communications operational calendar, driving prioritization and alignment across stakeholders
• Partner with senior stakeholders to define messaging, refine communication approaches, and align with strategic priorities
• Drive adoption and improvements of communication tools and platforms (SharePoint, intranet, Microsoft 365 ecosystem)
• Analyze engagement data and campaign performance to inform decisions and improve effectiveness
• Identify and implement best practices, standardization, and process improvements across communications activities
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to Analysts and Specialist I roles

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, IT or other relevant fields.
• 6+ years of experience in internal communications, content creation, graphic design, change management or digital platforms.
• Experience in cross-functional areas or participation of cross-functional IT initiatives is a strong asset.
• Event planning experience is an asset.
• How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

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Additional Information

The Communications & Organizational Enablement Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end execution and continuous improvement of internal communications, engagement initiatives, and organizational enablement activities across a broad and often cross-functional scope. You will own key communication channels, campaigns, and selected processes, ensuring consistency, scalability, and measurable impact across outputs. In this role, you will operate with a higher degree of autonomy and influence. You will go beyond execution to shape communication strategies within scope, drive alignment across initiatives, and elevate the quality and effectiveness of communications delivery. This includes leading complex campaigns and events, refining communication practices, and optimizing digital platforms to enhance user experience and engagement. You will partner with senior stakeholders to define messaging, challenge and refine communication approaches, and ensure alignment with broader organizational priorities. You will proactively manage priorities across multiple workstreams, align activities through the operational calendar, and leverage insights and metrics to continuously improve outcomes. Operating in a global environment, you will act as a trusted partner within your scope, identifying opportunities to standardize, scale, and enhance communications and organizational enablement efforts. You will report to the IT Communications & Organizational Enablement Associate Manager and work a hybrid schedule at our Pittsburgh Headquarters.

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