Communications Manager, Assistant Director

$115,600 - $204,600/Yr

Ernst & Young - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Grand Rapids, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Communications Manager at EY will serve as the Assistant Director within the Government & Public Sector Industry Group. This role is crucial for developing and implementing internal communications and engagement strategies that enhance collaboration and support business objectives. The successful candidate will leverage their strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills to manage complex projects and drive impactful communications across the organization.

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 the 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 the 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.