Position Purpose           

The Sr. Manager Corporate Communications will work closely with the Director and Sr. Director of Corporate Communications to establish the strategic direction and day-to-day management of integrated internal and external communications. The Sr. Manager is responsible for providing overall day-to-day communications support to an assigned portfolio of internal clients that represent key business and functional units, as well as special business initiatives. The Sr. Manager will help ensure communications are on message, consistent in their quality and delivery, and measurable in their results.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities 

• Plan and execute proactive, integrated internal/external communications initiatives.
• Build client relationships and become immersed in assigned functional business; develop deep understanding of varied communications needs as it relates.  
• Counsel internal business clients on most effective communications strategies and tactics.
• Develop communications strategies and plans that are consistent with company and individual business units’ goals. Review and approve all implementation components of any client approved communications initiatives. Maintain current and accurate documentation, and coordinate and/or perform testing of new communications vehicles.
• Work with other communications colleagues in planning/scheduling and sourcing resources.
• Act as liaison with outside vendors and agencies as appropriate in support of clients, as appropriate. This includes managing any associated budgets.
• Create and maintain wrap-up and executive summary reports that provide measurement analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.Nature and Scope:
  
  • Reports to Director Corporate Communiations 
  • Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinatesEnvironmental Job Requirements:
    Environment:
    1. Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
    Travel:
    Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
    
    Additional Environmental Job Requirements: