Strategic Communications Manager

Schneider Electric has a new opening for a Strategic Communications Manager - NAM Secure Power & Services based in Foxborough, Andover, or Boston, MA or Nashville, TN.

A North America role, the Strategic Communications Manager is responsible for deploying communication initiatives both internally and externally as well as cultivating a community of key targeted industry media outlets to position the Company's Secure Power and Services divisions' key priorities and offers favorably amongst influencers and customers.

The communications manager is a progressive role, working closely with the regional marketing strategy team and regional executive leaders.

The successful candidate will work to sustain and enhance the company's ranking and reputation with key media outlets, drive a concentrated and strategic thought leadership program, and engage employees through successful planning, relationship building and communication.

Reporting to the VP Brand & Communications for North America, this role works closely with the VP Marketing of NAM Secure Power & Services, multiple leadership teams, and the global Brand & Communications team.

Major responsibilities include:

Communications Planning


* Work with regional strategic marketing team to provide external communications guidance in annual marketing plans and develop supporting materials in alignment with strategic priorities.


* Develop communication plans in support of division priorities as well as track and measure success


* Oversee agency relationship and drive continuous improvement in operational excellence between in-house and third-party resourcing.


* Develop holistic communications activations and annual plans, inclusive of media, thought leadership, employee communications, and public affairs.

External Communications


* Develop and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders, subject matter experts and internal teams.


* Serve as a primary contact with Schneider subject matter experts and broader Brand & Communications team


* Develop calendar & strategy for thought leadership programs, communications, and engagements


* Act as a liaison between transversal Brand & Communications initiatives, localizing and activating Company stories within Secure Power & Services


* Plan, schedule, and manage influencer/media program activities such as participation conferences, advisory days, briefings, inquiries, and reporting


* Schedule briefings, inquiries, demos and advisory days with key influencers


* Prioritize and manage incoming requests for information, research support, research review, customer references, and event speakers


* Analyze and synthesize findings from reports, relaying content back into business partners


* Manage and own all press releases & related communications to ensure best practices, align messaging and brand standard adherence.


* Facilitate process alignment with key stakeholders to ensure visibility a...