Senior Manager, Corporate Communications - Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary:
The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications will develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications plan aligned to the Chief Commercial Officer's (CCO) vision and the company's top priorities, with a focus on Go-To-Market (GTM) changes. This role serves as a strategic communications advisor to the CCO and leadership team, creating and delivering compelling communications for internal audiences and supporting external messaging as needed.
What you'll do:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications plan aligned to the CCO's vision and company priorities, focusing on GTM changes.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to the CCO and leadership team.
• Create, edit, and deliver clear, compelling communications for internal audiences including company updates, town halls, leadership messages, and change initiatives.
• Build the CCO's executive voice to inspire vision, ensure consistency in messaging, demonstrate tangible progress, and provide clear calls to action.
• Manage coworker interaction and visibility plans including round tables, 1:1s, and small group discussions to foster meaningful conversations and consistent messaging.
• Partner with communications team members, CWS, GTM project stakeholders, and others to ensure alignment and consistency across the organization.
• Support the CCO in developing external messaging for social platforms and key engagements.
• Navigate multiple sales segments with varying communication styles, ensuring complementary messaging from the CCO.
• Establish feedback loops and listening mechanisms to measure communication effectiveness and improve strategies.
• Develop communication strategies that connect the CCO's organization with adjacent customer-facing functions, highlighting collaboration and shared outcomes.

What we expect of you:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in corporate communications
• Strong strategic thinking and advisory capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create compelling and clear messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing executive communications and visibility plans.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in digital platforms for content distribution and engagement.
• Experience with change management communications and feedback mechanisms.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, performance, and communication effectiveness is a plus
• Skilled in creating compelling and clear messaging for diverse audiences across written, video, and other multimedia formats is a plus
  

Pay range: $ 140,000 - $ 194,400 depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.