Manager, Strategic Communications - Business Planning

Responsibilities Lead the development of high-impact strategic communications plans in support of the Vice President and the broader Brand & Product Communications function. Translate business priorities, organizational shifts, product plans, brand moments and leadership objectives into clear narratives, communications strategies and decision-ready materials. Drive the development of executive-level presentations, talking points, briefing documents, strategic memos, organizational updates and internal narratives. Ensure each piece of work is clear on the objective, grounded in insight, relevant to the audience and aligned with the broader business context. Partner with communications leaders across the function to sharpen the strategic quality of their work. Act as a strategic partner to the Vice President on planning, prioritization and execution across the function. Help manage the business by identifying what requires attention, where decisions are needed, what is off track and where tighter alignment is required. Develop and maintain an integrated view of the work across the organization so the Vice President has clear visibility into priorities, interdependencies, risks, key decisions and resourcing needs. Requirements 12 or more years of experience across strategic communications, executive communications, business planning, chief of staff work, corporate strategy, brand strategy or related fields. Meaningful experience supporting a senior leader in a role that required judgment, discretion, prioritization and strong cross-functional influence. A strong track record developing high-quality strategic materials for senior executives, including presentations, narratives, briefing documents, talking points, recommendations and organizational communications. Demonstrated success working across a complex matrixed organization and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions. Proven ability to move between strategy and execution. This person must be equally comfortable shaping the narrative, pressure-testing the substance and helping drive the follow-through. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in developing high-impact strategic communications and executive-level materials while effectively influencing senior stakeholders across a complex organization. Proven ability to translate business priorities into clear narratives and drive execution with strong judgment and discretion. Hard Skills Presentation Development Narrative Creation Briefing Document Preparation Strategic Memo Writing Organizational Communication Soft Skills Judgment Discretion Prioritization Influencing Skills Industry Keywords Corporate Strategy Brand Strategy Matrixed Organization Senior Stakeholder Engagement #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor