Manager, Strategic Communications

Stryker

. Serve as a strategic communications business partner to the Endoscopy and Communications Business Units and their leadership teams .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,600 - $222,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic communication plans that align with business priorities and enhance employee engagement. Proficient in advising leadership on communication strategies and managing stakeholder relationships within complex organizational structures.

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Strategic Communication DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementChange CommunicationLeadership CommunicationCommunication Strategy Advising

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Hard Skills

Communication StrategyEmployee CommunicationPublic RelationsChange CommunicationOrganizational CommunicationContent DevelopmentCommunication PlanningRisk AssessmentEffectiveness MeasurementPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingAdvisory SkillsCollaborationFlexibilityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree (Preferred)Professional Communications Training (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Strategic CommunicationsOrganizational ChangeMatrixed OrganizationBusiness GrowthEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic communications business partner to the Endoscopy and Communications Business Units and their leadership teams
Develop and execute communication strategies advancing business priorities, organizational change, employee engagement, and alignment
Advise leaders on communication strategy, audiences, messaging, timing, stakeholder needs, and communication risks
Translate business strategies, operational priorities, and organizational decisions into clear communication plans
Build relationships with leaders and stakeholders to identify communication needs, opportunities, risks, and dependencies
Lead communication planning and execution for strategic initiatives, business growth, operational changes, organizational transformations, and culture initiatives
Develop leadership and employee communications, including presentations, talking points, town hall content, announcements, business updates, and strategic messaging
Assess stakeholder impacts and develop approaches supporting awareness, understanding, engagement, readiness, and adoption
Partner with HR, Legal, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications leadership, and other stakeholders on complex initiatives
Develop integrated communication plans covering objectives, stakeholders, timing, sequencing, channels, resources, and effectiveness measures
Write, edit, and review high-visibility communications, translating complex or technical information into clear content
Establish communication ownership, priorities, timelines, and escalation points
Identify stakeholder, communication, and reputational risks and recommend mitigation or escalation
Ensure communications align with Stryker brand and communication standards
Measure communication reach, understanding, engagement, and effectiveness to improve future strategies, channels, and content

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, employee communications, change communications, or a related field
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Candidates must be located within 50 miles of Flower Mound, TX, Dallas, TX, Tempe, AZ, or San Jose, CA
Flexibility to work onsite as business needs require
Advanced degree or relevant professional communications training (preferred)
Experience independently developing communication strategies and advising business or functional leadership teams (preferred)
Experience supporting senior business leadership teams (preferred)
Experience across strategic communications, employee communications, organizational change, and/or business communications (preferred)
Experience working within a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility
Travel opportunities (30% travel)