Associate Manager - Communications

Oshkosh Corporation•New Hudson, MI

1d•$92,600 - $154,400

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Communications is responsible for developing and executing communications that inform, engage, and connect Pratt Miller employees while supporting the company’s brand, culture, strategic priorities, and business objectives. This role partners closely with marketing, executive leadership and cross-functional teams to translate business strategy and priorities into clear, compelling communications for internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will be a strong writer and storyteller who can manage multiple priorities, build effective relationships across the organization, and move comfortably between strategic planning and hands-on execution. This position will also play a key role in supporting the development, preparation, communication, and ongoing reinforcement of the Pratt Miller strategic plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business, or a related field.
Five or more years of progressive experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, marketing communications, strategic planning support, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing communications for employees and senior leaders.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, presentation development, and storytelling skills.
Experience managing multiple communication projects and priorities simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting corporate or business strategic planning processes.
Experience preparing executive-level strategic plans, presentations, business reviews, or similar materials.
Experience working in an engineering, technology, defense, automotive, manufacturing, or similarly technical environment.
Experience supporting organizational change and employee engagement initiatives.
Experience developing executive-level presentations and communications.
Experience with digital communication platforms, intranet content, social media, and content management systems.
Experience using communication metrics and employee feedback to evaluate effectiveness.
Familiarity with graphic design, photography, video, or multimedia content development.
Experience working within a larger corporate or matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to support the development, preparation, and communication of the Pratt Miller strategic plan.
Coordinate the strategic planning process, including development of planning materials, meeting content, presentations, timelines, and supporting documentation.
Work with business and functional leaders to gather, organize, and synthesize information used to develop and update strategic priorities, objectives, and initiatives.
Translate strategic priorities and complex business information into clear, concise, and compelling communications for employees and other key stakeholders.
Develop executive presentations, strategy summaries, talking points, leadership communications, and other materials used to communicate the strategic plan.
Establish and maintain a communication approach that reinforces Pratt Miller's strategy throughout the year rather than limiting communication to the annual planning process.
Partner with leaders to communicate progress against strategic priorities, key milestones, accomplishments, and changes in direction.
Help employees understand how Pratt Miller's strategic priorities connect to business objectives, organizational initiatives, and their individual work.
Maintain strategic planning materials and ensure key messages, priorities, terminology, and supporting content remain current and consistent.
Support leadership meetings, strategy sessions, business reviews, and other forums used to develop, communicate, and monitor the strategic plan.
Develop and execute internal communication plans that support business priorities, organizational initiatives, and employee engagement.
Create clear and engaging communications for employees, including company announcements, leadership messages, newsletters, intranet content, presentations, talking points, and other materials.
Partner with HR and business leaders on communications related to employee programs, organizational initiatives, culture, recognition, and change.
Support communications for company meetings, leadership events, employee events, and other internal forums.
Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness, consistency, and reach of employee communications.
Maintain communication calendars and coordinate messaging across multiple functions and business areas.
Help ensure employees receive timely, relevant information and understand how organizational priorities connect to their work.
Partner with senior leaders to develop presentations, talking points, announcements, and other executive communications.
Support executive communications associated with business strategy, organizational priorities, business performance, and significant company initiatives.
Translate complex business or technical information into concise, audience-appropriate messaging.
Provide communication guidance and recommendations to leaders and project teams.
Maintain consistency in key organizational messages across leaders, functions, and communication channels.
Develop communication strategies and plans for key business initiatives and organizational changes.
Manage communication projects from concept through execution, including timelines, stakeholder coordination, content development, review, and distribution.
Establish appropriate communication channels and approaches based on audience and business needs.
Track communication effectiveness and use employee feedback, engagement data, and communication metrics to recommend improvements.
Maintain high standards for accuracy, quality, consistency, and professionalism across communications.