Manager, Technology Communications

Walgreens • Deerfield, IL

22h

About The Position

This role supports the technology organization by developing and executing internal communication strategies that keep our teams aligned and informed. As a key individual contributor, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of messaging, bridging the gap between high-level technology vision and day-to-day execution. You will translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives that resonate across the company. This role contributes to key business initiatives and major announcements by developing high-quality communication materials—including messaging frameworks, internal briefings, and Q&A documents—that enhance stakeholder engagement. By ensuring a consistent flow of information, you will help the technology organization and the broader enterprise understand the "why" behind our work and the tangible value it delivers to the business. About Walgreens Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations, and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience developing, executing and integrating communications plans OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience developing, executing and integrating communications plans.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience providing counsel, influence and challenge to the thinking of business leaders.
• Experience writing and editing in AP style.
• Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
• Experience leading and completing multiple projects on deadline.
• At least 1 year of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications and/or English.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience developing, executing and integrating communications plans
• Experience in the retail pharmacy industry
• Experience in the indirect management of team members, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to other members of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic communications counsel to business leaders to support key initiatives and organizational goals.
• Develops and executes annual and initiative specific communications strategies, including objectives, messaging, timelines, and stakeholder management.
• Leads media relations activities, including spokesperson preparation, securing positive coverage, and managing media inquiries.
• Ensures integrated planning and consistent messaging through close collaboration with Corporate Communications and cross functional partners.
• Identifies and coordinates speaking opportunities that advance business priorities.
• Creates and supports communication materials, events, and content for internal and external audiences.
• Represents the communications function with business units, sharing corporate priorities and elevating business needs back to the broader communications team.
• Maintains strong knowledge of industry trends and business priorities.
• (If applicable) Provides Spanish language translation and support for external communications, media materials, and key initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees