Manager, Brand & Communications Operations

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

. Manage assigned cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation, translating agreed priorities into clear workstreams, milestones, responsibilities, deliverables, and measures of success.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing cross-functional marketing initiatives, with a strong focus on project and program management, process improvement, and effective communication across diverse teams. Proficient in developing tools and documentation to enhance operational efficiency and brand positioning.

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Project ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationProcess ImprovementBrand ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProcess ImprovementBrand ManagementMarketing TechnologyContent PlanningDigital PlatformsCreative ServicesStatus ReportingRisk ManagementWorkflow Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityAccountabilityJudgmentAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointDocumentation ToolsTemplatesPlaybooksStatus Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

MarketingCommunicationsBrand PositioningStakeholder EngagementChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation, translating agreed priorities into clear workstreams, milestones, responsibilities, deliverables, and measures of success.
Maintain integrated plans and status reporting covering timelines, dependencies, risks, resource needs, and capacity constraints.
Coordinate teams, stakeholders, and external partners; clarify roles and handoffs; facilitate working-level decisions; and escalate significant challenges.
Recommend priorities and sequencing based on business impact, urgency, readiness, and available resources.
Prepare leadership updates and briefing materials covering progress, risks, required decisions, and next steps.
Drive priority initiatives through launch, adoption, and continuous improvement.
Support brand positioning, messaging, visual identity, brand experiences, content planning, campaigns, programs, platforms, templates, and tools.
Research industry news, competitor communications and brands, audience-specific channels, and emerging communications practices.
Track brand system adoption and identify process improvement opportunities.
Develop and maintain tools, playbooks, templates, documentation, and operating practices.
Identify workflow gaps and recommend improvements to clarity, efficiency, accountability, and service quality.
Support change management plans and maintain organized project documentation.
Share knowledge, guide junior colleagues, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, brand management, or a related field.
8+ years of relevant experience in marketing, brand, communications, project or program management, operations, or a related field.
Experience managing cross-functional marketing or communications initiatives from planning through implementation.
Proven ability to navigate a complex, matrixed global organization and coordinate across departments, geographies, and levels of the organization.
Experience improving processes, tools, governance resources, or operating practices across teams.
Working knowledge of brand, content, creative services, digital platforms, marketing technology, internal and external communications, and media relations.
Strong project and program management capability, with keen attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and consistent follow-through.
Ability to work independently with limited direction and collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and geographies.
Sound judgment and the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity at both the department and Firm levels, including knowing when to escalate issues.
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including advanced skills in PowerPoint and presentation development.
Ability to influence and build alignment without direct authority, including with senior leaders and high-visibility stakeholders.
Collaborative, diplomatic, accountable, and adaptable, with intellectual curiosity and an interest in learning across brand, content, communications, technology, and Firm operations.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.