Communications Manager, Assistant Director

$115,600 - $204,600/Yr

Ernst & Young - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Communications Manager at EY will play a crucial role in developing and implementing internal communications and engagement strategies for the Government & Public Sector Industry Group. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills to manage complex communication projects, enhance market presence, and support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and manage scope and schedule for moderate to complex communications projects for internal audiences.
• Plan and assign resources to associated tasks and deliverables as appropriate and manage tasks based on project plans.
• Collaborate with the GPS Communications Leader to develop plans designed to effectively communicate strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Anticipate potential objections and leverage experience, insight, and creativity to influence others to consider innovative solutions.
• Anticipate ramifications of decisions and issues to project stakeholders and present alternatives when obstacles arise.

Requirements

• Eight-plus years of communications, branding or marketing experience.
• Demonstrated project management and internal communications experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentations) as well as listening and interpretation skills.
• Ability to articulate complex subject matter in a straightforward, concise and easily digestible manner for broad audiences.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills, including the development of others.
• Possesses poise and confidence to professionally interact with all levels of leadership.
• Strong project and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Skills to leverage available tools and technology to measure impact of communication initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze measurement data to effectively advise leadership and ensure communications strategy evolves as needed.
• Ability to be recognized for your communications knowledge, insight and experience within and outside of business unit.
• Ability to act as a strategic communications consultant with stakeholders when key business issues are discussed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on performance.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Wide range of paid time off options including flexible vacation policy and designated EY Paid Holidays.
• Time off for Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.