Employee Communications Manager

Stryker

. Lead integrated communication strategies for enterprise priorities, functional initiatives, employee campaigns and organizational changes from planning through execution and measurement .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,600 - $222,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading integrated communication strategies, developing executive-ready communications, and measuring communication effectiveness. Proficient in translating complex business strategies into clear narratives while advising senior leaders and managing multiple priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Integrated Communication StrategiesExecutive StorytellingEmployee CommunicationsProject LeadershipCommunication Measurement

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingNarrative DevelopmentCommunication StrategyAudience AnalysisMessage DevelopmentAP Style KnowledgeChannel AnalyticsFeedback AnalysisInsight Translation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAdaptabilitySound JudgmentInfluencing SkillsStakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

Internal CommunicationsOrganizational ChangeGlobal OrganizationMatrixed OrganizationEmployee Sentiment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead integrated communication strategies for enterprise priorities, functional initiatives, employee campaigns and organizational changes from planning through execution and measurement
Translate complex business strategies and information into clear, compelling narratives for employees
Develop executive-ready communications including leader narratives, talking points, scripts, Q&A, presentations, employee messages, toolkits, intranet content and meeting materials
Define communication objectives, audiences, key messages, channels, timing, governance, approvals and success measures
Oversee end-to-end delivery across employee communication channels
Advise senior leaders and stakeholders on messaging, tone, audience, channel and timing
Lead communications for organizational change, transformation, enterprise programs and sensitive or time-critical priorities
Partner across functions, regions and communications teams to align narratives and deliver communications for manufacturing, office-based, remote and field-based employees
Measure communication effectiveness using feedback, channel analytics and employee sentiment themes
Translate insights into recommendations that improve outcomes and strengthen Stryker’s communication standards and brand

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field preferred
8 years of professional experience
5+ years of communications-related work experience required
Experience in employee or internal communications strongly preferred
Experience in a large, global or matrixed organization is a plus
Exceptional writing, editing and executive storytelling skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt voice and complexity for different audiences
Knowledge of AP Style preferred
Writing assessment required
Ability to independently lead complex communication strategies from insight and planning through execution and measurement
Strong business acumen and project leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple high-visibility priorities, stakeholders, dependencies and deadlines
Sound judgment and discretion
Experience guiding sensitive, ambiguous or time-critical communications
Experience advising senior leaders and influencing across functions, regions and levels without direct authority
Experience using employee insights, feedback and channel analytics
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future
Willingness to travel 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work flexibility
Equal opportunity employment
20% travel compensation not specified; travel requirement stated