Senior Manager, Communications Governance

About the role

The Senior Manager of Communications Governance will lead effective global internal change communications governance strategies and execution of Aon’s most high-profile colleague communications. This role serves as the communications execution partner for our most critical and high-profile announcements.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications governance and establish clear standards, frameworks and guardrails that improve consistency, quality and effectiveness of internal communications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to communications partners and senior stakeholders on message clarity, structure, tone, sequencing and channel strategy.
• Define and maintain editorial guidance, templates and best practices to support leadership communications, change initiatives and major announcements.
• Review and quality-check high-visibility communications to ensure alignment with Aon’s brand, values and editorial principles.
• Partner with Regional and Solution Line communications leads and program teams to support disciplined communications planning to reduce noise, manage message cadence and improve colleague understanding.
• Enable leaders and communicators through coaching, toolkits and consultative guidance, helping them communicate complex or sensitive topics with clarity and empathy.
• Lead AI enablement across global internal communications to enhance outcomes, productivity and alignment.
• Utilize AI as a collaborative tool to enhance productivity through effective AI prompting to draft, summarize and optimize content.
• Monitor feedback, engagement and common pain points in colleague communications, using insights to continuously improve governance approaches.
• Lead global internal communications measurement that leads to actionable insights for communications and business leaders.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant strategic communication experience with an emphasis on internal, shared services or executive communications; experience with SharePoint, Eloqua and/or Poppulo preferred.
• Strong editorial judgment with exceptional writing and editing skills; ability to confidently advise senior leaders and communicators on message quality and effectiveness.
• Proven ability to translate complex, technical or ambiguous topics into clear, concise and colleague-centered communications.
• Deep understanding of internal communications channels and leader-led communications support.
• Self-motivated with outstanding interpersonal, team and collaboration skills.
• Able to communicate complex concepts simply and visually.
• Fluency in AI concepts and tools, with experience applying them responsibly to communications workflows.
• Detail-oriented, organized and calm under pressure, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Able and willing to perform both strategic and tactical elements of the role.
• Strong project management skills with ability to execute programs with speed, accuracy and efficiency.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours as needed to interact with others in global locations and meet business needs/deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field preferred.

Skills

• Editorial judgment and writing/editing skills.
• Ability to advise on message clarity, structure, tone, sequencing and channel strategy.
• Experience with AI tools and their application to communications workflows.
• Project management skills.
• Interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health insurance, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$115,000 - $135,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time.