Lead Communications & Enablement Strategist

UKG•,

1d•$102,300 - $147,050

About The Position

The Principal, GTM Strategic Communications & Programs serves as a trusted partner to the Director, GTM Strategic Programs & Chief of Staff, supporting executive communications, strategic program execution, and organizational readiness across UKG's global Go-to-Market organization. This role is responsible for developing executive-ready communications and content for the CRO and Field COO, supporting major customer and sales events, driving strategic communications across the field organization, and leading cross-functional programs that improve organizational alignment and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in executive communications, strategic communications, program management, or business operations
5+ years developing executive presentations, keynote content, and leadership communications
3+ years leading cross-functional strategic initiatives or enterprise programs
3+ years of experience in a SaaS, technology, or Go-to-Market organization

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Sales or Go-to-Market leadership
Strong executive storytelling and presentation development skills
Experience managing executive events (Sales Kickoffs, customer events, QBRs, etc.)
Experience working with a Chief of Staff or executive office
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and manage multiple priorities
Experience with change management, organizational communications, or business planning

Responsibilities

Develop executive presentations, keynote content, leadership messaging, talking points, and executive briefing materials.
Create communications supporting customer meetings, executive forums, analyst engagements, town halls, QBRs, sales kickoffs, and major organizational announcements.
Support development of executive messaging for GTMX, Aspire, customer events, leadership meetings, and strategic initiatives.
Translate complex business strategies into clear, compelling communications tailored for multiple audiences.
Ensure executive communications maintain consistency, quality, and alignment with organizational priorities.
Manage GTM newsletters and organizational updates.
Coordinate communication calendars supporting major initiatives.
Develop field communications for launches, sales plays, readiness activities, and organizational changes.
Support executive visibility across Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Product, Enablement, and Operations.
Measure communication effectiveness and recommending continuous improvements.
Lead cross-functional programs that support execution of the Field COO's strategic priorities.
Manage enterprise initiatives from planning through delivery.
Develop project plans, governance structures, milestones, and executive dashboards.
Coordinate stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Finance, HR, and Enablement.
Track program health, risks, dependencies, and executive decisions.
Facilitate project meetings and drive accountability for deliverables.
Provide strategic communications and program leadership supporting executive engagement activities, including: Executive keynote development, Customer presentations, Leadership forums, Executive panel discussions, Event messaging strategy, Speaker preparation, Presentation development, Executive briefing books.
Develop executive reporting and dashboards.
Support annual planning and quarterly business reviews.
Prepare executive meeting materials and decision support documentation.
Maintain governance documentation for strategic initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.