Communication Manager Lead

Job Description

Title:
Communication Manager Lead

Location:

Springfield, IL

Duration: 6 to 12 months

Interview:
Phone and Skype

• · Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business Administration, Public Relations or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred
• · Minimum of five (5) years demonstrable experience of successful communications strategy development and delivery, preferably in a technology setting
• · Ability to work within deadlines and be flexible with changing priorities.
• · Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal desired (examples of written communication will be requested)
• · Superior attention to detail and the ability to copyedit for accuracy and style
• · Experience in the following functional areas:
  Business strategy, IT strategy, Organization change, IT governance, IT project management, Vendor management, Change management, and Process improvement.
• · ERP/technical writing experience preferred
• · The Communication Lead will be responsible for internal/external messaging and managing the overall communication strategy for Statewide ERP implementation.
• · Designs and executes strategic ERP implementation communications plans.
• · Creates written materials including blog pieces, newsletters, press releases, and website updates.
• · Lead development and implementation of Statewide ERP communications strategy
• · Develop and execute communication strategy across all channels
• · Lead copy-writing and production of key ERP communications and publications
• · Review technical communication documents including training curriculum
• · Responsible for the development and execution communications strategy
• · Responsibility for the development and management of website, including keeping content up to date and appropriate, making improvements to functionality
• · Implement and expand internal social media strategy to increase ERP profile and highlight upcoming milestones
• · Research and write copy for external articles and press releases
• · To lead on the copy-writing and production of monthly e-bulletins/newsletters
• · Carry out other general communications and marketing tasks
• · On‑Site Only (from Monday at 11 through Thursday at 3; Friday Remote)

Graduate

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.