Vice President, Communications Strategic Planning

. Lead the annual, quarterly and agile planning cadence for Communications .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $178,600 - $267,800 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the annual, quarterly and agile planning cadence for Communications
Translate enterprise priorities into clear, sequenced and actionable plans across SLT teams
Establish planning governance, decision forums, service tiers and tradeoff mechanisms
Lead and develop the Strategic Planning pillar team, including strategic planning operations, strategic narrative design support and intake
Partner with the Head of Strategy & Integration, CCO, senior Communications leaders and SLT stakeholders
Surface priorities, dependencies, decisions and risks to enable faster alignment
Use intake, planning and status signals to make demand, resource pressure and tradeoffs visible
Determine what Communications takes on, sequences or declines
Ensure planning outputs, executive updates and GLT-ready materials demonstrate Communications’ contribution to strategy, transformation, reputation and stakeholder confidence
Report to the Head of Strategy & Integration

What you’ll need

10–15 years of experience in corporate communications, strategic planning, business operations, management consulting, or a premier communications agency environment
Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-level priorities
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Strategy or a related field
Ability to translate business strategy into integrated communications plans, governance rhythms, planning cadences and decision frameworks
Strong executive presence and consultative communication skills
Ability to advise, influence and build trust with C-suite leaders, SLT members and senior cross-functional partners
Experience leading high-performing teams and developing talent
Strong command of enterprise communications principles, intake and prioritization models, agile planning practices and workflow platforms such as Workfront
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, surface tradeoffs and drive alignment
Advanced degree or equivalent enterprise leadership experience preferred

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Company-funded pension plan
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
Work/Life Resources supporting parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development
Education Benefit for traditional college enrollment toward an approved degree and accredited certificate programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices
Discretionary annual incentive program eligibility
Learning, gigs, job opportunities, leadership and career development resources
Flexible work arrangements