Brand Operations & Communications Lead

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY, seeks a Manager, Brand & Communications Operations to lead cross-functional initiatives across brand, content, and communications. The role reports to the Head of Global Communications & Brand and partners with Client Development & Engagement to translate priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in marketing, brand, or project management, strong PowerPoint skills, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, brand management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in marketing, brand, communications, project or program management, operations, or a related field.
• Proven ability to navigate a complex, matrixed global organization and coordinate across departments, geographies, and levels of the organization.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation, translating priorities into clear workstreams, milestones, responsibilities, deliverables, and metrics.
• Coordinate teams, stakeholders, and external partners; clarify roles and handoffs, facilitate decisions, escalate challenges.
• Prepare concise leadership updates and briefing materials that clarify progress, risks, decisions, and next steps.
• Support brand and content initiatives by connecting colleagues across brand, graphics, content, and communications across channels.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Brand & communications

Written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Marketing technology

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY, seeks a Manager, Brand & Communications Operations to lead cross-functional initiatives across brand, content, and communications. The role reports to the Head of Global Communications & Brand and partners with Client Development & Engagement to translate priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in marketing, brand, or project management, strong PowerPoint skills, and proven ability to