Internal Communications Manager

Internal Communications Manager (Contract)

Our client is seeking an experienced Internal Communications Manager to support the rollout of its PRIME Culture Framework. This is a high-impact, highly visible contract opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in fast-paced, matrixed organizations and has a strong background in change management and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy supporting all phases of the PRIME Culture Framework rollout—from awareness and activation through long-term adoption.
• Create compelling content across multiple communication channels, including SharePoint, intranet, email campaigns, leadership messaging, video scripts, digital signage, and employee communications.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Marketing, SharePoint owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and successful execution.
• Draft executive communications, including leadership talking points, Q&A documents, presentations, and town hall materials.
• Equip managers and senior leaders with communication toolkits, messaging guides, and resources to effectively communicate organizational initiatives.
• Build and activate an internal champions network to increase employee engagement and drive culture adoption.
• Utilize employee rewards and recognition platforms to reinforce key behaviors and support culture initiatives.
• Monitor communication effectiveness through engagement metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations to the VP of Corporate Communications.
• Identify communication gaps, risks, and opportunities throughout the transformation journey and recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or change communications.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale organizational change, transformation, or culture initiatives.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple communication formats, including leadership communications and digital content.
• Experience developing communication toolkits, manager resources, and executive messaging.
• Demonstrated success building or managing employee ambassador/champion programs.
• Experience leveraging employee recognition and engagement platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across HR, Marketing, Corporate Communications, and senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience presenting to and advising senior leadership on communication strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with employee engagement frameworks or organizational culture transformation programs.
• Background in change management communications.
• B2B industry experience is a plus.

Client Preferences

• Strong experience in change management and change communications within complex, global organizations is required.
• Candidates from Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial, Healthcare, or Life Sciences industries are encouraged to apply.
• FMCG industry experience is not preferred.
• Experience working with global stakeholders or advising international leadership teams is highly desirable.
• Candidates interested in long-term opportunities with potential full-time conversion are preferred, although contract-only candidates will also be considered.