Communications Manager

Job Title: Job Title: Internal Communications Manager

Hybrid-Pittsburgh, PA

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About the Role

Seeking an experienced Internal Communications Manager on a contract basis to support the rollout of its PRIME Culture Framework. This is a high-visibility, project-driven engagement for a communicator who is comfortable operating at pace in a matrixed organization.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute an internal communications plan to support each phase of the PRIME Culture Framework rollout, from awareness and activation through adoption.
• Create clear, engaging content across a variety of formats and channels, including intranet (SharePoint), email, video scripts, digital signage, and leadership messaging.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, GBL Marketing, and SharePoint page owners to align messaging and coordinate delivery.
• Support executive communications related to the culture initiative, including talking points, Q&As, and town hall content.
• Enable people managers and senior leaders to communicate the culture framework confidently and consistently within their teams.
• Help build and activate an internal champions network to extend reach and sustain momentum across the organization.
• Leverage rewards and recognition platforms to support culture activation and reinforce desired behaviours.
• Track engagement metrics and provide regular reporting to the VP of Corporate Communications.
• Identify and address communication gaps as the rollout progresses.

What You Bring

• 5 years of internal or corporate communications experience, ideally within a life sciences, technology, or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change or culture initiatives.
• Strong editorial and production skills across a range of content formats, from long-form articles and leadership scripts to visual assets and short-form digital content.
• Experience with leadership enablement, including developing toolkits, messaging guides, and manager communications resources.
• Experience building or activating an internal ambassadors or champions network.
• Proficiency with rewards and recognition platforms to support employee engagement programs.
• Strong cross-functional business partnering skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across HR, Marketing, and business leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint.
• A strong sense of initiative, with a proven ability to navigate and thrive in evolving, transformational environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams under tight timelines.
• Experience working with or reporting to senior leadership.

Additionally:

• Familiarity with employee engagement frameworks or culture transformation programs.
• Background in change management communications.