Strategic Communications Manager

Strategic Communications Manager - NAM Secure Power & Services Location: Foxborough, Andover, Boston, MA, or Nashville, TN (North America) Role Overview The Strategic Communications Manager will deploy communication initiatives internally and externally to cultivate a community of key targeted industry media outlets, position the company’s Secure Power & Services divisions’ priorities and offers favorably, and sustain and enhance the company’s ranking and reputation with key media outlets. Responsibilities Work with the regional strategic marketing team to provide external communications guidance in annual marketing plans and develop supporting materials aligned with strategic priorities. Develop communication plans in support of division priorities, track and measure success. Oversee agency relationships and drive continuous improvement between in-house and third‑party resourcing. Develop holistic communications activations and annual plans, inclusive of media, thought leadership, employee communications, and public affairs. External Communications Develop and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders, subject matter experts and internal teams. Serve as a primary contact with Schneider subject matter experts and the broader Brand & Communications team. Develop calendar and strategy for thought leadership programs, communications, and engagements. Act as a liaison between transversal Brand & Communications initiatives, localizing and activating company stories within Secure Power & Services. Plan, schedule, and manage influencer/media program activities such as conferences, advisory days, briefings, inquiries, and reporting. Schedule briefings, inquiries, demos and advisory days with key influencers. Prioritize and manage incoming requests for information, research support, customer references, event speakers. Analyze and synthesize findings from reports, relaying content back into business partners. Manage all press releases and related communications to ensure best practices and brand standard adherence. Facilitate process alignment with key stakeholders to ensure visibility and collaboration around press initiatives. Build and maintain editorial calendars using tools such as coschedule. Train and facilitate programs for people representing Schneider Electric in public forums. Prepare briefing materials and prep spokespeople for interviews; respond to written media requests and obtain approval from spokespeople. Provide advisory support for regionally and country‑led press initiatives including press tours and conferences. Participate in workgroups around company initiatives, drive best‑in‑class media relations activity at events such as Innovation Summits. Participate and contribute to internal online community of communications practitioners. Track results and provide actionable guidance using internal brand measurement tools. Drive regular cadence with NAM Marketing leaders to ensure strategy communication is clear. Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Work with various leaders across the organization to define public relations and thought leadership priorities and provide strategic guidance. Interface with Global Secure Power & Services Communications teams and Global Marketing Media Relations team and contribute as key representative for Thought Leadership activation. Foster a culture of best practice sharing and continuous learning for the thought leadership community. Measure impact of activities across programs to drive maximum impact aligned to defined objectives. Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Marketing, or related discipline. Highly proficient in spoken and written English. 5-7+ years of experience in Communications and/or Marketing in large companies. 3+ years working in a matrixed organization. Excellent communicator with experience implementing and advising on communication strategy supporting thought leadership and business objectives. Proven experience in public relations and external positioning, including earned and owned media coverage. Strong writing and presentation skills. Understanding of relevant market trends, technical products, and solutions. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Compensation Expected compensation range: $142,400 – $213,600 per year, including base pay and short‑term incentive. Equal Opportunity Statement Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr