Senior Employee & Change Communications Manager

Critical Project Services

. Lead enterprise employee communications strategy and execution .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise employee communications strategies, creating effective communication plans, and enhancing employee engagement through targeted messaging and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in assessing communication effectiveness and implementing change management initiatives to support organizational transformations.

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Employee Communications StrategyChange Management CertificationStakeholder ManagementExecutive Communication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Communication PlanningWritingEditingMessaging FrameworksCommunication MetricsCampaign DevelopmentChange CommunicationIntranet ManagementEmployee EngagementLeadership Messaging

Soft Skills

CollaborationEngagementAdaptabilityStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Communication PlatformsIntranetNewsletter ToolsPresentation SoftwareCommunication Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Change Management Certification

Industry Keywords

High-Growth OrganizationEngineeringConstructionManufacturingTechnologyInfrastructureIndustrial Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise employee communications strategy and execution
Own internal communication channels, including the intranet, newsletters, town hall meetings, leadership communications, and employee updates
Create communication plans supporting company goals, initiatives, and priorities
Ensure consistency of messaging across employee-facing channels
Develop communication strategies for organizational changes, business transformations, acquisitions, restructures, policy updates, and operational initiatives
Partner with leadership and Human Resources to improve employee understanding and change adoption
Create stakeholder-specific messaging, FAQs, leader toolkits, talking points, and communication plans
Assess communication effectiveness and identify adoption barriers
Draft executive presentations, speeches, leadership messages, updates, and communication materials
Support executive visibility and leadership communication efforts
Prepare materials that help leaders engage employees effectively
Support initiatives that strengthen employee understanding, engagement, and connection to company values and business objectives
Develop campaigns supporting culture, recognition, quality, safety, and employee experience initiatives
Partner with functional leaders to amplify enterprise programs and business priorities
Maintain communication standards, messaging frameworks, and approval processes
Establish communication metrics and reporting
Measure the effectiveness of major communication initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve communication reach, understanding, and engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field
8+ years of communications experience
Experience leading large-scale employee and change communication initiatives
Exceptional writing, editing, and executive communication skills
Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams
Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience supporting a high-growth organization preferred
Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, or an industrial environment preferred
Change management certification or formal change management experience preferred
Experience with intranet, employee engagement, and enterprise communication platforms preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance programs
Voluntary benefits options
Generous paid time off
Education assistance and tuition support
Retirement and savings programs