Sr. Manager- Communications

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As Senior Manager, Transformation Communications, you will play a critical role in shaping how we communicate and drive awareness and adoption of Solventum’s Transform for the Future initiative. This role serves as a primary communications partner to the Transformation Management Office, helping translate complex transformation priorities into clear, actionable communication strategies that drive alignment, understanding and engagement across the organization.

This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and strong execution to ensure employees understand what is changing, why it matters and what it means for them.

Key Responsibilities

• Transformation Communications Strategy

  • In partnership with change management leaders, develop and execute communication strategies that support enterprise transformation initiatives, with a focus on Transform for the Future
  • Partner closely with Transformation Management Office leaders to define clear narratives, positioning and messaging frameworks
  • Ensure communications align to company priorities, business objectives and key milestones

• Communication Planning & Execution

  • Build and manage integrated communication plans across transformation initiatives, including audience segmentation, messaging, channels and timing
  • Cookordination communication across initiatives to reduce overlap and avoid change fatigue
  • Establish tools, templates and standards to ensure consistency and quality

• Program & Project Support

  • Serve as the primary communications advisor for Transformation Management Office initiatives
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver clear, coordinated communication for major programs and milestones
  • Maintain a transformation communications calendar to track key activities and ensure alignment across teams

• Content Development

  • Develop high-quality content including leadership messages, presentations, FAQs, intranet content, newsletters and talking points
  • Translate complex transformation topics into clear, concise and engaging communication
  • Ensure messaging is consistent, audience-specific and easy to understand

• Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with senior leaders, program teams and business partners
  • Provide guidance and coaching on effective communication approaches
  • Gather feedback to inform communication strategies and improve effectiveness

• Change Adoption & Measurement

  • Track communication effectiveness using engagement data, feedback and qualitative insights
  • Identify areas of confusion or resistance and adjust communication strategies accordingly
  • Drive continuous improvement in how transformation communications are delivered

• Governance & Operations Support

  • Support governance processes to ensure alignment and consistency across transformation communications
  • Manage workflows, timelines and coordination across multiple initiatives
  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors as needed

Your Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in communications, public relations, journalism, business or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications or change communications
• Proven experience supporting large-scale transformation or enterprise change initiatives
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and translating complex topics into clear communication

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires:

• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts
• Strategic thinker who can also execute and deliver in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines across large initiatives
• High level of judgment, professionalism and attention to detail
• Able to work through ambiguity and evolving priorities with a steady, solutions-oriented approach

Experience in healthcare, medtech or regulated industries is a plus

Work Location

Remote

Travel

Up to 25%

Relocation Assistance

May be authorized

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship