Business Partnerships Communications Manager I
Location
Nashua, NH | United States
Job description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM .” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
The Business Partnerships Communications manager will lead a team of geographically dispersed employees responsible for telling the story of our next-generation defense and commercial technologies. The individual must develop knowledge of the sector’s products, technology, culture and employee base. The position is a highly visible presence within the company with a vital role in executing an integrated communications strategy across the business areas within BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector. A trusted consultant to senior leadership, the business partnerships communications manager must collaborate with the rest of the Executive Communications team. They must also continuously implement communications best practices across the group.
The Business Partnerships Communications manager position will follow a hybrid work schedule, allowing the individual to spend part of the week working remotely, and part working onsite at one of our facilities.
This individual will:
- Work with business area communications business partners to develop measurable communication plans for key technologies in support of the brand, strategy and business and growth objectives.
- Work with Head of Executive Communications and business area communications business partners to develop executive communications strategies for the business area’s vice president and general managers.
- Partner with stakeholders across the Communications function to position BAE Systems as a market leader, maximize positive exposure, achieve brand and product awareness, increase trust in leadership and strengthen employee engagement.
- Provide strategic communications counsel and guidance to senior leadership.
- Ensure a coordinated communications approach amplifying our voice across all channels (media, marketing, executive and digital).
- Manage, mentor, develop and retain talent. Take action and make decisions regarding personnel matters. Ensure the team is aligned and collaborating to deliver maximum impact.
- Develop, maintain and report out on metrics to demonstrate investment impact.
- Collaborate with other sectors or headquarters teams on strategic campaigns.
- Monitor the competitive environment to proactively identify trends and potential issues for sector, campaign and communications leaders and teams. Recommend and support solutions.
- Enhance the brand – ensuring adherence to corporate branding and identity guidelines.
- Demonstrate alignment with the sector’s cultural principles and model safe and ethical behavior.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate Company policies and procedures.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Education & Experience: - B.S. degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or Marketing and at least 8 years of experience in a communications discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Required Skills: - Demonstrated project management and leadership abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Established business acumen.
- Demonstrated track record of leading enterprise-level communications programs.
- In-depth knowledge of modern communications tactics, media, procedures and concepts.
- Must be a team builder, networker and motivator.
- Ability to initiate, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Occasional business travel may be required.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Defense or high-tech industry experience preferred.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $113080 - $192280
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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