Manager – Corporate Communications Programs

S&C Electric Company

. Lead the Corporate Communications Programs team, establish priorities, coach team members, and manage workloads .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,534 - $154,413 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading corporate communications programs, managing integrated communications strategies, and developing executive communications. Proven ability to coach teams, manage budgets, and analyze program effectiveness while maintaining strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corporate Communications LeadershipIntegrated Communications Program ManagementExecutive Communications DevelopmentProject Management SkillsBudget Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Content MarketingThought LeadershipPublic RelationsPerformance Metrics DevelopmentStorytelling SkillsWriting SkillsEditing SkillsProgram ManagementSustainability CommunicationsCommunications Effectiveness Evaluation

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Corporate StorytellingMedia PartnershipsCross-Functional CollaborationExecutive Thought LeadershipSustainability Report

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Corporate Communications Programs team, establish priorities, coach team members, and manage workloads
Own the Corporate Communications editorial calendar, content planning process, and communications pipeline
Develop and manage integrated communications programs, project plans, production schedules, and budgets
Support executive thought leadership, sustainability communications, research initiatives, speaking engagements, media partnerships, and other communications priorities
Develop and review executive communications, thought leadership, speeches, presentations, sponsored content, social media support, and corporate storytelling assets
Partner with vice presidents, functional leaders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional Marketing teams
Lead S&C's sustainability communications program, including the annual Sustainability Report
Establish measurable goals, monitor performance, analyze results, and improve program effectiveness
Advise stakeholders and integrate communications activities across business functions, agencies, and external partners
Maintain understanding of business priorities, growth objectives, customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
10 or more years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, content marketing, thought leadership, public relations, or related field
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing communications professionals or cross-functional teams
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Knowledge of best practices and experience developing and managing integrated communications programs from concept through execution
Proven project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and with a high degree of accuracy
Knowledge of best practices and experience developing performance metrics and evaluating communications effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Strong budget management and vendor management experience
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Regular and punctual attendance
Ability to attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (Adoption and Fertility support)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP/ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings
Hybrid work with 3 days on-site