Senior Communications & Messaging Lead

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Communications & Messaging Lead to develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy for this enterprise organizational change and legacy migration. This role is critical in ensuring that all impacted stakeholders - including executive leadership, business units, and IT personnel - are informed and have consistent communication and messaging throughout the transition.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in leading communications for future large-scale Legacy Migration initiatives, particularly within the public sector and IT transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a strategic communications plan aligned with the overall change management approach.
• Develop key messages and engagement content to support stakeholder awareness, understanding, and commitment to the future migration projects.
• Serve as the lead communication liaison between executive leadership, HR, IT, and departmental stakeholders.
• Create and manage communication materials, including emails, presentations, FAQs, newsletters, talking points, and intranet content.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, such as town halls, feedback sessions, and leadership briefings.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and adjust tactics based on feedback and organizational readiness.
• Support the OCM team with training coordination, staff onboarding messaging and project update communications.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Communication Management, with a focus on communication strategy and execution.
• Demonstrated success in leading communications for a large-scale organization.
• Experience in public sector or government environments, with knowledge of IT classification structures and HR processes.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical or organizational topics into clear, accessible messaging.
• Proficiency in communication planning tools, stakeholder analysis, and readiness assessments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with IT governance, project portfolio management, or IT service delivery models.
• Hands on experience with Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, or similar change management methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments, infrastructure, and application support integration.
• Bachelor s degree in Communications, Public Administration, or related field (Master s preferred).