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PwC Executive Communications Senior Manager in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Specialty/Competency: IFS - Brand & Communications

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

At PwC, our people in corporate affairs and communications are responsible for managing and coordinating the organisation's internal and external communications, public relations, and corporate reputation. They focus on developing and implementing strategies to effectively communicate the organisation's mission, values, and initiatives to various stakeholders including employees, customers, investors, media, and the general public.

Those in internal change and communication at PwC will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communication and change strategies and initiatives targeted at internal stakeholders within the organisation. You will focus on fostering clear and consistent communication channels to inform, engage, and align employees with the organisation's goals, values, and initiatives.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.

  • Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.

  • Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.

  • Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.

  • Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.

  • Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.

  • Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.

  • Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Firm Strategy and Communications team you are responsible for managing internal and external corporate communications. As a Senior Manager you lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. You also build client relationships, manage multiple accounts, and mentor junior staff to maintain quality work and adherence to deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large projects and confirm successful outcomes

  • Innovate processes to maintain operational excellence

  • Interact with clients at a senior level to drive project success

  • Build and maintain meaningful client relationships

  • Manage multiple accounts and confirm quality work

  • Mentor junior staff to confirm adherence to deadlines

  • Oversee internal and external corporate communications

  • Foster a collaborative and exceptional team environment

What You Must Have

  • High School Diploma

  • 6 years of experience in progressive managerial roles involving internal and external corporate communications

What Sets You Apart

  • Bachelor's Degree in English Literature, Journalism, Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric preferred

  • Building and utilizing networks of client relationships

  • Managing multiple accounts and stakeholder relationships

  • Ensuring quality work and deadline adherence

  • Supervising and mentoring junior staff

  • Understanding firm strategy and market landscape

  • Leading data-informed communications recommendations

  • Presenting complicated frameworks straightforwardly

  • Prioritizing team work and projects

  • Building an inclusive culture and diverse team

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range for this position is: $89,000 - $315,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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