Communications Lead

Allegis Group•Hanover, MD

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Lead plays a key role in supporting organizational change by developing and delivering clear, consistent, and strategic communications for both internal and external audiences. This role partners closely with the Change Management team, project leaders, and cross functional stakeholders to translate complex initiatives into engaging, audience appropriate messaging. The Communications Lead oversees communication planning, content creation, and channel strategy to ensure employees, partners, and external stakeholders understand upcoming changes, their impacts, and the actions required. They also monitor communication effectiveness, identify opportunities to improve clarity and engagement, and help maintain alignment across all touchpoints throughout the change lifecycle. As a member of the Organizational Change Management team, the Communications Lead reports to the Change Manager Lead and serves as a partner to OpCo communications teams and executive leadership (VP and above), providing support, feedback, and guidance on key communication initiatives. To be successful in the role, the Communications Lead needs to demonstrate the following attributes: Passion for the art and science of communication Intellectual curiosity around a variety of subjects Ability to understand and interpret context Strong interpersonal skills within a diverse client base

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; communication-related major preferred
Minimum 5-7 years of related work experience specifically advising senior leaders in the areas of strategic communication
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, handle internal clients with tact and diplomacy, and maintain composure and production quality under deadline pressure
Experience partnering with senior-level executives on communication initiatives, including town halls, meetings and events preparation
Strong client service orientation with the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs, respond with professionalism, and build trust across diverse groups
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
Technology savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to understand, retain, and synthesize complex business information and effectively communicate key messages to and on behalf of all levels of business management and staff
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment that values creativity, self-motivation, candor, reliability and accountability

Responsibilities

Create, execute and provide oversight of a communication strategy aligned with Allegis Group’s business transformation efforts and consistent with overall company strategy and priorities.
Develop message sets aligned to the business transformation as well as overall company strategy in addition to developing communication collateral, including presentations, talking points, emails, etc. to achieve specific objectives.
Develop and deliver both internal and external communication campaigns that clearly illustrate key accomplishments and value created through business transformation efforts.
Deliver engaging presentations to senior executives to communicate progress, insights, and recommendations, and provide ongoing feedback and counsel on employee engagement with the business transformation strategy, morale, and communication effectiveness.
Develop leader toolkits and resources to support effective communication and implementation of business transformation initiatives.
Act as a communication advisor to multiple senior leaders.
Act as a functional center of excellence - partnering with leaders to create, execute and manage communication strategies, messages and planning that drive the company strategy; be prepared to highlight the risks and benefits associated with proposed strategies and tactical responses.
Lead change communication efforts for key strategic initiatives.
Influence and lead others with strong credibility to drive quick, effective decision-making.
Advise leaders on organizational change initiatives and design.
Take a lead role in managing crisis communications and critical issues response both internally and externally.
Execute supervisory responsibilities of direct reports (if applicable), inclusive of interviewing; hiring; development; planning; reviewing and assigning work; appraising and managing performance; and rewarding employees.
Manage communication channels, including feedback loops and communication vehicle portfolio.
Maximize employee engagement and productivity through effective leadership and organizational communication.
Partner with Operating Company communication teams to understand their strategic agendas, plans and calendars and to ensure alignment relative to company-wide messages.
Develop relationships with Operating Company communication teams, fostering cross-company collaboration.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid Short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)