Senior Manager, Internal Communications

Cohesity•Santa Clara, CA

4d•$180,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cohesity is looking for a Senior Internal Communications Manager to report to the Senior Director of Internal Communications and support the Worldwide Field Operations (WWFO) team. This role involves working closely with Sales leadership and key stakeholders to build and deliver a communication strategy tailored specifically to the global sales organization. The goal is to ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with business goals, helping the WWFO team or the People Team stay informed, engaged, and set up for success. The position is part of the broader internal communications team and requires collaboration across functions to deliver exceptional content that drives meaningful business results.

Requirements

Executive communication strategy development.
Direct partnership with C-Level or SVP-level leaders. (WWFO or the People Team)
Change management communications.
Crisis or sensitive communications experience.
Building communication campaigns that drove measurable engagement.
Experience managing communications for global audiences.
Strong business acumen and understanding of sales organizations.
AI-enabled communication processes and content creation experience.

Responsibilities

Create and lead a comprehensive internal comms plan for WWFO (Sales), supporting both sales goals and broader company priorities.
Support WWFO leaders in communicating clearly and consistently about important initiatives in town halls, leadership updates, or other formats.
Write and edit engaging, audience-focused content in multiple formats (emails, videos, newsletters, intranet posts, slide decks) to keep the field informed, engaged, and inspired.
Own the planning and delivery of key WWFO communications, such as product launches, enablement initiatives, or strategic updates, working with partners across the business.
Keep WWFO-related content on the intranet and enable portal current, relevant, and easy to access.
Leverage data to improve how internal channels are used to reach the field.
Identify new vehicles to gather feedback from WWFO teams, such as surveys or quick polls, to understand what’s working well and where improvements can be made.
Develop and manage communications during organizational changes or urgent situations, delivering clear, timely, and empathetic updates.
Partner across teams like Enablement, Product, Marketing, Legal, and HR to keep messaging consistent with broader company efforts.
Share stories, wins, and highlights from the WWFO team (“Sales Heroes”) that reinforce company culture, celebrate success, and build community.
Develop and track success metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications including reach, engagement, comprehension, sentiment and business impact.
Partner with HR and other stakeholders to leverage employee engagement and listening data.
Leverage AI tools and analytics to enhance communications and drive greater impact: content creation, optimization, and workflow efficiency.
Support other areas of the business as company/team needs shift and grow.