Black & Veatch | Strategic Communications Manager

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to be part of our talented, inclusive, and collaborative Employee Communications team. This role will drive consistent communications strategy, planning, and messaging internally across the organization.

About the role

In addition to strategic messaging and stakeholder engagement, this role supports content development and editorial planning, coordinates creative assets, and contributes to measurement and reporting efforts. The candidate should be comfortable analyzing communications data and applying insights to improve engagement and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of internal communications strategy and messaging to increase employee engagement and message clarity.
• Create and deliver internal communications content across multiple channels, including email updates, newsletters, intranet content, videos, and presentations.
• Proactively work with key stakeholders, including executives, to ensure internal communication aligns with business objectives and supports the company’s culture and values.
• Identify and implement innovative communications tools and techniques to enhance internal communications effectiveness.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications and make recommendations for improvement based on feedback and data analysis, including gathering engagement data, analyzing trends, and reporting insights.
• Maintain an enterprise content calendar to ensure internal communications are timely, relevant, and efficiently organized.
• Collaborate with business enablement function leaders, including HR and Marketing, for planning and content development for meetings and internal events.
• Partner with the Employee Communications team to proactively identify, create, and publish content while supporting editorial planning and long-term scheduling of communication initiatives.
• Support critical organizational change initiatives by leading development of multichannel campaigns to boost engagement and adoption.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate strategy, tools, processes, and concepts, making complex technical information understandable to diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including strong editorial skills.
• Strong knowledge of communications strategy and channels.
• Proven ability to develop consistent messaging aligned with business strategy.
• Skilled at engaging in cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Location

Preferred work location: Overland Park, KS. Consideration will be given to candidates in locations where Black & Veatch has an office presence.