Communications Operations Manager

Dawar Consulting; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,918 - 93,883; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Sick Leave

401K

Job summary

Dawar Consulting is assisting a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences in recruiting a Communications Operations Manager for a hybrid role in South San Francisco, CA. The role focuses on instituting operational structure for a team of Communications Business Partners, managing calendars, processes, and cross-functional coordination, with an emphasis on efficiency and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years in corporate operations and strong communication skills, with a

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in corporate operations, admin, or program coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex workstreams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day team operations and coordinate activities.
• Coordinate internal engagement events and communications.
• Maintain calendars and communication channels.
• Develop processes and documentation; improve efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams.

Skills

Operations management

Coordination

Event logistics

Calendar management

Process documentation

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Communications Operations Manager

South San Francisco, United States

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “ Communications Operations Manager ” based out of South San Francisco, CA (Hybrid).

Rate: $58/hr on W2 (DOE)

Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick Leave, 401K

Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Communications Operations Manager to support a high-performing team of Communications Business Partners. This is a hands‑on role for an operations professional who thrives on bringing structure to complexity, coordinating multiple priorities, and enabling teams to work efficiently.

The Communications Operations Manager will manage day-to-day team operations, coordinate internal engagement activities, maintain calendars and communication channels, develop processes and documentation, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, solutions‑focused, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Operations & Coordination
• Event & Engagement Logistics
• Calendar & Communications Coordination
• Process & Knowledge Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Required Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of experience in corporate operations, administration, coordination, program management, communications operations, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities and coordinating complex workstreams.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting internal communications, corporate communications, or employee engagement teams.
• Experience coordinating internal events, town halls, leadership meetings, or employee engagement programs.
• Experience developing SOPs, templates, workflows, and process documentation.
• Experience with knowledge management and shared drive organization.
• Graphic design or presentation design experience is a plus.

Communications Operations, Coordination, Internal Communications, Program Coordination