STRATEGIC COMMUNICATAIONS SENIOR MANAGER

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Strategic Communications Senior Manager leads enterprise-wide communication strategy and execution that supports the successful rollout, adoption, and sustainment of Health and Hospital’s (HHC) strategic priorities and long-range organizational goals. This role partners closely with executive leadership to translate strategic initiatives into clear, actionable messaging that drives alignment, engagement, accountability, and culture change across the corporation. The position ensures communication remains consistent, measurable, and responsive throughout major enterprise initiatives, including multi-year strategic plans, transformation efforts, and organizational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive communications experience, including strategic or enterprise-level initiatives
Demonstrated experience leading communications for complex, long-term initiatives or organizational change
Proven ability to work directly with senior executives and influence at the leadership level
Minimum 3 years leading highly visible cross-functional communication work
Valid Indiana driver’s license
Strategic thinking and executive judgment
Strong leadership presence and influence
Clear, compelling storytelling
Collaboration and stakeholder management
Ability to manage ambiguity and long-term priorities
Discretion and sound decision-making
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
Executive communication strategy
Speechwriting and presentation development
Enterprise project leadership

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Communications, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field
Experience supporting enterprise strategic planning or transformation initiatives
Experience in a large, complex, or matrixed organization
Experience in health care and/or government preferred
Familiarity with change management principles and employee engagement strategies

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Communications Planning
Lead enterprise communication strategies aligned to strategic plans and long-range priorities.
Drive communications for major strategic milestones, including launch, annual updates, progress reporting, and course corrections
Develop and steward the overarching narrative, messaging framework, and key themes for the strategic plan and other projects
Translate complex strategic objectives into clear, compelling, and actionable communications for diverse audiences
Executive & Leadership Communications
Serve as a trusted communications advisor to executive leadership and senior management
Develop and oversee executive messaging, including speeches, presentations, town halls, and written communications
Coach leaders and managers on effective communication of strategic priorities and organizational change
Internal Communications & Engagement
Lead internal communications strategies that drive employee understanding, engagement, and accountability related to the strategic plan
Develop manager toolkits and resources to support consistent cascading of messages across the organization
Partner with HHC Administration, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, and other functions across the corporation to align communications with change management, workforce initiatives, and operational plans
Ensure communications reinforce strategic priorities over time, supporting alignment and behavior change
Identify risks, gaps, or misalignment in understanding and proactively address them through targeted communications
External & Stakeholder Communications
Adapt strategic plan messaging for external audiences, including partners, community stakeholders, and media
Support public-facing materials, reports, and announcements tied to the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with internal communications
Measurement, Insights & Continuous Improvement
Establish and monitor metrics to assess effectiveness of communications
Analyze feedback and engagement data to refine messaging and approaches
Provide leadership with insights and recommendations to strengthen alignment and impact
Leadership & Influence
Provide strategic direction and guidance to communications team members or cross-functional partners across the divisions of HHC as applicable
Lead cross-functional collaboration related to strategic plan communications
Model high standards of professionalism, discretion, and strategic judgment