Sr. Manager Corporate Communications - Innovation

About This Role

This senior manager role focuses on corporate communications with a strong emphasis on innovation, particularly within the retail technology sector. The position involves crafting compelling, customer-focused stories to support The Home Depot's Innovation and Interconnected Retail strategy, reinforcing the company's position as a retail tech leader. It suits a communications professional with a passion for storytelling and a proven ability to deliver targeted messaging across various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute proactive, integrated internal/external communications initiatives
• Build client relationships and develop a deep understanding of varied and complex communications needs of the client's business or functional area
• Become fully immersed in assigned functional businesses (e.g., attend client staff meetings, strategic planning sessions, and other team gatherings)
• Counsel internal business clients on the most effective communications strategies and tactics
• Develop communications strategies and plans that are consistent with company and individual business units' goals
• Review and approve all implementation components of any client-approved communications initiatives
• Maintain current and accurate documentation, and coordinate and/or perform testing of new communications vehicles
• Work with other communications colleagues in planning/scheduling and sourcing resources
• Act as liaison with outside vendors and agencies as appropriate in support of clients, including managing any associated budgets
• Create and maintain wrap-up and executive summary reports that provide measurement analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Public Relations, Journalism, Strategic Communications, or a related field
• 7 years of professional communications experience
• Proven ability to manage positive client relationships and lead cross-functional teams effectively
• Big, creative thinker, and ability to bring those ideas to life through strategic, clear plans
• Proven ability to motivate others, including team members who are not direct reports
• Full-range comprehension of all communication vehicles, both internal and external
• Exceptional writing skills
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Significant related work experience that includes writing in fields such as journalism, communications, law or government
• Ability to synthesize complex and sensitive materials into compelling and persuasive content that will connect and impact intended audiences