This position is hybrid, but the person must live in either IL or WI.

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Join Us in Redefining Care

At Advocate Health, we are committed to helping people live well by advancing care through compassion, innovation and expertise. We are seeking a Manager, Division Executive & Internal Communications, Illinois & Wisconsin to help connect enterprise strategy with leaders and teammates across both divisions.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted communications partner to division leaders, translating complex business, operational and organizational priorities into clear, relevant and engaging communications. You will support executive communications, strategic initiatives, organizational change and storytelling while helping ensure messages remain coordinated across Illinois, Wisconsin and the broader Advocate Health organization.

About This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to shape how leaders and teammates understand and engage with important business priorities, transformation efforts and organizational change.

Working closely with the Illinois and Wisconsin Division AVPs and senior leaders, you will develop communications that reflect shared priorities while recognizing the distinct audiences, needs and operating environments within each division. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, strategic thinking, exceptional writing skills and the ability to build trusted partnerships across a complex, matrixed organization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans aligned with Illinois and Wisconsin Division business objectives, culture, transformation priorities and enterprise direction.
• Partner with Division AVPs and senior leaders to support executive and internal communications for key priorities, organizational changes, complex issues and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex business, operational and organizational information into clear, concise and compelling communications for diverse audiences.
• Create executive and leader communication materials, including messaging, talking points, presentations, leader resources and supporting content.
• Develop people, engagement and change communication strategies that help leaders and teammates understand and navigate organizational priorities.
• Partner with People Operations and Optimization and People Activation Events to develop communications and activation experiences across internal channels and forums.
• Create stories that connect local accomplishments, transformation efforts and strategic priorities to the broader Advocate Health story.
• Maintain consistency and alignment across Illinois and Wisconsin while appropriately tailoring communications for division and local audiences.
• Support listening and two-way communication strategies that incorporate teammate feedback and strengthen organizational communications.
• Collaborate with division, area and enterprise communications teams and business partners to coordinate messaging and identify connections across initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and communication needs in a fast-paced and highly matrixed environment.
• Apply sound judgment, discretion and risk awareness when supporting sensitive or complex communications.

What You’ll Bring

• Three to seven years of progressive experience in strategic communications, internal communications, executive communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing communication plans that support complex business priorities, organizational change and leader communications.
• Proven ability to translate complex business and operational information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Strong executive communication and leadership advisory skills.
• Experience supporting change communication and organizational transformation.
• Strong business acumen and strategic storytelling capabilities.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships and work effectively across functions, divisions and leadership levels.
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with strong attention to execution and detail.

Preferred

• Experience supporting executive and internal communications within a large, complex or matrixed organization.
• Experience developing communications across multiple markets, divisions or geographic areas.
• Experience advising senior leaders on messaging, communication strategy and organizational change.
• Knowledge of employee engagement, listening and two-way communication strategies.
• Experience partnering with People and Culture, operations, events or transformation teams.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and partners on effective communication practices.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.