Associate Manager - Communications

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster. The Associate Manager, Communications is responsible for developing and executing communications that inform, engage, and connect Pratt Miller employees while supporting the company’s brand, culture, strategic priorities, and business objectives.

This role partners closely with marketing, executive leadership and cross-functional teams to translate business strategy and priorities into clear, compelling communications for internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will be a strong writer and storyteller who can manage multiple priorities, build effective relationships across the organization, and move comfortably between strategic planning and hands‑on execution. This position will also play a key role in supporting the development, preparation, communication, and ongoing reinforcement of the Pratt Miller strategic plan.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Partner with senior leadership to support the development, preparation, and communication of the Pratt Miller strategic plan. Coordinate the strategic planning process, including development of planning materials, meeting content, presentations, timelines, and supporting documentation. Work with business and functional leaders to gather, organize, and synthesize information used to develop and update strategic priorities, objectives, and initiatives. Translate strategic priorities and complex business information into clear, concise, and compelling communications for employees and other key stakeholders.

Develop executive presentations, strategy summaries, talking points, leadership communications, and other materials used to communicate the strategic plan. Establish and maintain a communication approach that reinforces Pratt Miller's strategy throughout the year rather than limiting communication to the annual planning process. Partner with leaders to communicate progress against strategic priorities, key milestones, accomplishments, and changes in direction. Help employees understand how Pratt Miller's strategic priorities connect to business objectives, organizational initiatives, and their individual work.

Maintain strategic planning materials and ensure key messages, priorities, terminology, and supporting content remain current and consistent. Support leadership meetings, strategy sessions, business reviews, and other forums used to develop, communicate, and monitor the strategic plan.

Develop and execute internal communication plans that support business priorities, organizational initiatives, and employee engagement. Create clear and engaging communications for employees, including company announcements, leadership messages, newsletters, intranet content, presentations, talking points, and other materials. Partner with HR and business leaders on communications related to employee programs, organizational initiatives, culture, recognition, and change. Support communications for company meetings, leadership events, employee events, and other internal forums.

Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness, consistency, and reach of employee communications. Maintain communication calendars and coordinate messaging across multiple functions and…