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Description

Position Overview:

The Senior Communications Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting strategic communication initiatives for a leading energy and infrastructure organization. This position carries projects from concept through completion—delivering impactful communication solutions that align with business objectives, promote change adoption, and strengthen engagement across distributed teams.

This role partners closely with business unit leadership, operational teams, and corporate communications to craft compelling messaging, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and measure outcomes using analytics and performance metrics. The successful candidate will bring a balance of strategic thinking, creativity, and disciplined project execution to support a nationwide data transformation initiative within the Power Generation Division.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead and execute strategic communication planning from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and metrics.

+ Support the organization’s data transformation program by developing and executing change management and communication strategies.

+ Create and deliver engaging written and visual content—including newsletters, presentations, and digital materials—to support change initiatives.

+ Use data analytics, surveys, and stakeholder feedback to track communication effectiveness and change adoption.

+ Develop branding collateral and campaigns to appeal to key stakeholders and end-users.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business leaders, and internal clients to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment across communication efforts.

+ Identify potential barriers to adoption and recommend actionable solutions.

+ Contribute to continuous improvement by leveraging automation and AI to enhance communication tools and processes.

+ Maintain organized project documentation, meet deadlines, and ensure all communications meet brand and quality standards.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field required.

+ 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, corporate communications, or change management; experience across multiple disciplines preferred.

+ Proven expertise in developing and executing strategic communication plans using research, analytics, and audience insights.

+ Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

+ Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

+ Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of organizational change dynamics.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva.

+ Ability to travel up to 15% to remote renewable energy sites (wind and solar).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (ADKAR) certification strongly preferred.

+ Experience managing communications for large-scale transformation or technology initiatives.

+ Familiarity with AI, data transformation programs, or digital adoption projects a plus.

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