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Communications Project Manager

Project ManagerProject ManagerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200Since 1975H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

19 days ago

Salary

$95K - $100K / year

Seniority

Lead

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Job Description

Communications Project Manager

Common App

Role Description The Communications Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional communications project coordination and serving as the primary liaison between the Internal Communications team and internal partners across the organization. This role is central to the team's ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder work — including the organization's digital workplace modernization initiative — on time and with clear accountability. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Communications, the Communications Project Manager will: - Support communications project management - Coordinate stakeholder listening efforts - Develop a smarter communications metrics framework - Support governance for our digital workplace Qualifications - Candidates must live in the United States. - Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat. - Develop and implement departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals. - Independently make informed decisions based on data and critical analysis. - Proven ability to engage and motivate cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals. - Proven ability to evaluate and optimize team performance and individual contributions. - Critically evaluates team process and team capacity and drives opportunities for growth and improvement. - Demonstrated skill in written communication, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, audience-appropriate materials such as briefs, status reports, and leadership presentations. - Working knowledge of internal communications practices and functions, including channel management and stakeholder engagement practices. - Demonstrated intermediate skill in organizing and managing multiple concurrent workstreams with competing priorities, deadlines, and dependencies. - Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships, with the ability to navigate organizational dynamics and influence without direct authority. - Ability to operate with a high degree of independence and judgment in a fast-moving environment with evolving scope. - Ability to anticipate problems, surface issues proactively, and propose solutions before they escalate. - Ability to manage sensitive or confidential information with discretion and professionalism. - Ability to facilitate working sessions, coordinate stakeholder input, and drive group processes toward clear outcomes. - 4-6 years of experience in internal communications, organizational engagement, or related field, with demonstrated progression into strategic or leadership responsibilities. - Bachelor's degree in communications, organizational studies, or relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, defined deliverables, and accountability for timelines. Requirements - Working knowledge of digital workplace platforms, intranet ecosystems, or enterprise content management systems, including hands-on experience with the aggregator/hub platform landscape. - Ability to design and maintain operational frameworks such as governance documents, editorial standards, or communications playbooks. - Skilled in building dashboards or reporting tools that surface engagement data across multiple channels in a consistent, accessible format. - Experience working within a communications or public relations function. - Experience developing written communications for internal audiences. - Experience building or contributing to communications governance frameworks or operational workflows. - Experience with Google-Suite. - A passion for higher education is a plus. Benefits - Work-Life balance - Virtual-first office - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Seven company-wide holidays - Nine floating holidays (prorated depending on start date) - Sick leave - Monthly mental health day - Choice of PC or MAC laptop - May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset - One-time office set-up stipend - Monthly remote work stipend - Monthly mobile stipend - Market-based salaries - Performance-based bonus - 403(b) retirement plan with 5% company contribution and additional 5% company match - Health insurance options - Health Savings Account and Medical Flexible Savings Account - Vision and dental insurance - Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health - Company provided life and AD&D insurance - Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents - Company provided short and long-term disability insurance - Budgeted annual funds for professional development - Growth opportunities within the company - Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program - Mutual of Omaha will preparation services - Mutual of Omaha travel assistance - Payroll deduction pet insurance through PinPaws - 1Password family account

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