Head of Risk Communications

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.  

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Head of Risk Communications is a critical strategic leadership role responsible for safeguarding CNH Industrial’s corporate reputation and brand portfolio in an increasingly complex and dynamic digital media environment. This position serves as CNH’s chief defense strategist, providing comprehensive protection against online threats, misinformation, disinformation, and reputational risks that could impact business operations, stakeholder confidence, and brand equity.

More than a traditional risk management role, this position functions as the strategic guardian that “clears the lane” for CNH’s Brand Marketing, Brand Communications, Corporate Communications, CNH Studios, and Digital Strategy teams to confidently execute offensive storytelling and engagement strategies. By proactively identifying, monitoring, and neutralizing threats, this role enables the broader communications organization to focus on growth-driving initiatives while maintaining enterprise-wide reputational security.

Reporting directly to the Chief Communications Officer, this role provides strategic risk leadership for a specialized team of 4-5 global risk communications experts and requires exceptional expertise in threat detection, crisis prevention, digital monitoring, and sophisticated risk mitigation in complex global industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Risk Leadership & Enterprise Protection
• Online Threat Detection & Digital Monitoring
• Misinformation & Disinformation Combat
• Crisis Preparation & Response Readiness
• Reputation Monitoring & Sentiment Analysis
• Digital Security & Platform Protection
• Cross-Department Risk Support & Integration

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Risk Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive experience in risk communications, crisis management, or reputation protection
• At least 7 years in senior leadership roles managing global risk communications teams
• Proven experience in B2B industrial, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries with complex stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated success managing high-stakes reputation crises and implementing proactive risk prevention strategies

Core Risk Competencies

• Threat Detection Expertise: Advanced knowledge of digital threat detection, monitoring technologies, and predictive risk analytics
• Crisis Management Excellence: Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder crisis situations with measurable reputation protection outcomes
• Misinformation Combat: Sophisticated understanding of misinformation and disinformation tactics with experience developing effective counter-strategies
• Digital Risk Management: Deep expertise in online reputation management, social media risk, and digital platform security
• Stakeholder Risk Analysis: Ability to assess and mitigate risks across diverse stakeholder groups including customers, regulators, activists, and competitors

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency

​The annual salary for this role is USD $148,500.00 - $198,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off