Sr Manager Communications - Mid Atlantic South (Hybrid)

Exelon • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Support the Director of Communications by advising and counseling executive leaders on communications issues, strategies and tactics. Oversee site communicators as they manage internal and external communications and outreach supporting company operations. Manage communications projects and regional issues, and help ensure communications plans reinforce workforce understanding of and compliance with company policies and public understanding of company operations. Assign and manage communications resources, represent and back up the Director of Communications, and provide staff leadership through performance reviews, assignments, editing, coaching, feedback, motivation and direction.

Lead development and execution of a comprehensive internal communications and employee engagement strategy across the Mid-Atlantic South region, including BGE, Pepco and Delmarva Power. Ensure employees are informed and engaged on business priorities, strategic objectives, industry challenges and issues affecting the company and its customers. Serve as strategic lead for employee communications, including executive and manager engagement, employee meetings, internal campaigns and educational materials. Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to turn complex business issues into clear, relevant and actionable communications that strengthen employee understanding, alignment and engagement.

The position manages up to six communicators and works continuously with senior leadership and communications staff. It requires significant outreach to media and other external audiences, the ability to work independently and alongside the Director, and travel. The role leads regional engagement and communications planning, oversees meetings and communication channels, works across operating companies and enterprise teams, and measures program effectiveness using employee feedback and performance data.

Requirements

• A four-year relevant degree and at least 10 years of experience in communications, journalism or a related field; alternatively, 12–15 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and management skills.
• High level of self-motivation and independence.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking ability and organizational sensitivity.
• Excellent follow-through and ability to demand high performance from self and others.
• Demonstrated managerial experience.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear site, as applicable.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading employee engagement, executive and manager communications, organizational change communications and large-scale internal communications programs.
• Experience developing measurement approaches to evaluate employee understanding, engagement and communications effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and execute strategic communications plans supporting business objectives.
• Implement and manage creative communication vehicles and approaches in support of the Director of Communications.
• Advise and counsel executives, with the Director of Communications, on internal and external communications issues and activities affecting the company.
• Manage assigned staff, including employment, compensation and performance evaluation, and participate in career development and business planning.
• Execute external outreach, including maintaining strong press relations and ensuring community outreach plans are implemented.
• Lead employee engagement and internal communications strategy across BGE, Pepco and Delmarva Power.
• Develop, coordinate and measure regional employee engagement and internal communications initiatives, including an annual plan with strategic priorities, messages, audiences, channels, educational opportunities and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee regional all-hands meetings, town halls, leadership and manager forums, leadership messages, employee emails, newsletters, digital content, educational materials and targeted campaigns.
• Partner with regional leadership, business units, subject matter experts and communications teams to educate employees, maintain message consistency and address audience needs.
• Establish methods to measure employee understanding, engagement and communications effectiveness, and use feedback and performance data to improve programs.
• Review employee performance; assign, critique and edit communications materials; coach and provide feedback; motivate staff; set direction; and provide oversight.
• Manage communications projects and monitor issues within the assigned region.
• Represent and back up the Director of Communications as necessary.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $134,400 to $184,800, plus an additional $25,000 annually in a Long Term Incentive Plan.
• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 25%.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental and emotional support resources.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior