Black & Veatch | Strategic Communications Manager

Company: Black & Veatch

Job Title: Strategic Communications Manager

Overview: We are looking for an experienced communications professional to be a part of our talented, inclusive, and collaborative Employee Communications team. The Strategic Communications Manager position will drive consistent communications strategy, planning and messaging internally across the organization. In addition to strategic messaging and stakeholder engagement, this role will also support content development and editorial planning, coordinate creative assets, and contribute to measurement and reporting efforts. The candidate should be comfortable analyzing communications data and applying insights to improve engagement and effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead the implementation of internal communications strategy and messaging aiming to increase employee engagement and message clarity.
Create and deliver internal communications content across multiple channels, including email updates, newsletters, intranet content, videos, and presentations.
Proactively work with key stakeholders, including executives, across the organization to ensure that all internal communication is aligned with business objectives and supports the company’s culture and values.
Identify and implement innovative communications tools and techniques to enhance internal communications effectiveness.
Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications and make recommendations for improvement based on feedback and data analysis. This includes gathering engagement data, analyzing trends, and reporting insights to communications leadership.
Maintain an enterprise content calendar to ensure that internal communications are timely, relevant, and efficiently organized.
Collaborate with business enablement function leaders including HR and Marketing for planning and content development for meetings and other internal events.
Partner with all members of the Employee Communications team to proactively identify, create, and publish content, while also supporting editorial planning and long-term scheduling of communication initiatives.
Support critical organizational change initiatives, leading development of multichannel campaigns to boost engagement and adoption

Qualifications: 7+ years relevant experience Understand and be able to communicate strategy, tools, processes and concepts, making complex technical information understandable to diverse audiences. Strong written and verbal communications skills including strong editorial skills. Strong knowledge of communications strategy and channels. Proven ability to develop consistent messaging aligned to business strategy. Skilled at engaging in cross-functional teams and in working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Preferred work location: Overland Park, KS with consideration for candidates in locations where Black & Veatch has an office presence.

Application website: https://careers.bv.com/job/Overland-Park-Strategic-Communications-Manager-KS-66062/1417836833/