Colleague Engagement and Experience Lead

Role Summary The Collegeville Site Affairs Colleague Engagement and Experience Lead will play a key role in delivering an engaging, connected and high-performing workplace experience for colleagues at the Collegeville, PA campus. Working as part of the Collegeville Site Affairs team, this colleague will help translate site priorities into programs, communications, events and operational initiatives that strengthen colleague engagement, build community and support the effectiveness of the site. The role will partner across functions and with site stakeholders to plan and execute high-visibility initiatives, coordinate site communications and colleague programming, support recognition and community engagement, and help ensure an effective and consistent experience for colleagues and visitors. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role requiring strong program management, communication, relationship-building and execution skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, developing solutions to evolving site needs, and working with colleagues and partners at all levels of the organization. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will contribute in the following domains: Colleague Engagement & Site Culture • Support development and execution of the Collegeville colleague engagement strategy and annual programming. • Plan and deliver site-wide initiatives that strengthen connection, community, inclusion and colleague experience. • Support signature Collegeville programs such as Joyfest, colleague recognition, wellness activities, community-building programs and other site events. • Identify opportunities to increase colleague participation and strengthen connection across organizations located at Collegeville. Site Communications • Develop and coordinate clear, engaging communications for Collegeville colleagues across established site communication channels. • Create content supporting events, initiatives, recognition programs and important site updates. • Partner with stakeholders to ensure communications are timely, accurate and aligned with site priorities. • Support leader communications and materials associated with key Collegeville initiatives and events. Events, Programs & Recognition • Manage planning and execution for selected campus-wide events and colleague programs from concept through delivery. • Coordinate program logistics, communications, stakeholder engagement, vendors and day-of execution. • Support executive and leadership visits to Collegeville in partnership with the broader Site Affairs and site operations teams. • Help manage Collegeville colleague recognition programs and associated communications and processes. • Develop repeatable processes, planning tools and program standards that improve the consistency and efficiency of site programs. • Gather participation data and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities to strengthen future programming. Site Operations & Workplace Experience • Serve as a Site Affairs point of contact for assigned campus initiatives and operational matters. • Partner with Workplace Experience, facilities, security, digital/AV, food services and other campus partners to deliver coordinated colleague experiences. • Help identify and resolve issues that affect site programs or the colleague experience. • Support campus activation efforts and other initiatives designed to make effective use of Collegeville spaces. Community & External Engagement • Support relationships and programs connecting Collegeville with surrounding communities and local organizations. • Coordinate selected community engagement, volunteer and partnership activities. • Help identify opportunities to strengthen Collegeville's connection to the local community. • Coordinate internal stakeholders supporting community-facing programs and events. Stakeholder & Business Operations • Build productive relationships across organizations and functions represented at Collegeville. • Coordinate cross-functional teams responsible for delivering site initiatives. • Develop project plans, timelines, budgets and status reporting for assigned programs. • Manage vendors and external partners associated with assigned activities. Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) • Bachelor's degree with 4 years or a Master's degree with 2 years of relevant professional experience in areas such as business operations, communications, colleague engagement, program management, workplace experience, events or a related field. • Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple programs or projects involving diverse stakeholders. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to operate effectively in a complex, highly matrixed environment. • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across functions and organizational levels. • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to move initiatives from concept through execution. • Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing business needs. • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. • Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use. Preferred Requirements • Experience supporting a large corporate, research, healthcare, life sciences or similarly complex workplace environment. • Experience developing colleague engagement, recognition, communications or workplace programs. • Experience planning large-scale events or programs involving multiple internal and external partners. • Experience managing vendors, budgets and operational processes. • Demonstrated ability to develop new programs and continuously improve existing ones. PHYSICA