Director, Internal Communications

Director, Internal Communications

Location: This role can be Office-Based or Home-Based or Hybrid.

Position Summary: 

Bentley’s purpose is to advance the world’s infrastructure for a better quality of life. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Internal Communications, to develop and execute internal communications strategies and plans that drive internal awareness of Bentley’s purpose, culture, priorities, and more.  

Your Day-to-Day:  

• Develop and execute comprehensive internal communication strategies and plans aligned with corporate goals and objectives. 
• Drive initiatives to enhance colleague awareness and alignment with the company's purpose, culture, priorities, and more. 
• Create compelling and consistent communications across channels that keep colleagues informed and motivated regarding company initiatives and updates. 
• Collaborate with executives to understand their needs and create effective internal communications and campaigns.  
• Partner with other departments and communications teams to enable consistent plans and messages.  
• Manage internal communications channels and coordinate and support internal events and programs. 
• Maintain a communications calendar/schedule, revisiting and revising it throughout the year.
• Ensure organizational changes are communicated effectively by partnering with operations, Colleague Success (HR), and other key stakeholders.  
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure the success of internal communications initiatives.  

• This role requires minimal travel.

• Requires sitting or standing at will while performing work on a computer (or any other physical requirements).

What You Bring to The Team: 

• 5 years of experience leading internal communications, with proven experience in change management communications and employee engagement initiatives. 

• 10 years of experience in communications in a large organization (software industry experience a plus), with a track record of developing and implementing successful strategies and plans. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align internal communications with corporate goals. 
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. 
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with executives.  
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.  

About Bentley Systems:

Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems’ 5,000 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries. www.bentley.com

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, or any other protected characteristic.  This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement documents provide additional information about your rights as an applicant under the law.

Bentley Policy on EEO, Affirmative Action and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination

Bentley participates in e-Verify / Bentley participate in e-Verify / Right to Work Notice

Request an Accommodation:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Bentley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to request a reasonable accommodation if you are not able to fully use or access our online application system.   You can make an accommodation request by calling 610-458-5000 or sending us an email at disabilityrequest@bentley.com