Senior Manager, Communications

Communications Specialist

Responsible for working with the business senior leadership team, Human Resources and Marketing and Communications to develop communication materials for projects and initiatives that ensure solutions are on message, consistent in quality and delivery, and tie-in with the overall strategic message of the business. Assist in developing strategic direction and overall communications with business partners.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Develops communications strategies and plans that are consistent with business goals and support the delivery of measurable results. Reviews and approves all implementation components of any approved communications initiatives.
• Attends business meetings and strategic planning sessions to understand the varied and complex communications needs of the business. Responds to questions and requests and provides information regarding current and potential processes and messaging vehicles.
• Maintains current and accurate documentation, and coordinates and / or performs testing of new and / or exploratory communications vehicles. Works with other communications team members in developing and identifying resources.
• Develops action plans for project review and deliverable timelines. Participates in meetings for ongoing content review and editing with subject matter experts and business leadership teams.
• Creates and maintains up-to-date status reports for all projects. Creates and maintains wrap-up and executive summary reports that provide measurement analyses and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Serves as the principal communications lead and project manager for all communications related deliverables in support of business objectives.
• Acts as liaison with outside vendors and agencies as appropriate.

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Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.