Communications Operations Manager

dawarconsulting; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Sick Leave

401K

Job summary

Our client in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Communications Operations Manager to support a high-performing team of Communications Business Partners in a hybrid setting. This role focuses on organizing, coordinating, and improving team operations to enable efficient collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings 5–8 years of corporate operations or related experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in corporate operations or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex workstreams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solver in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily team operations and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Plan and manage internal events and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain calendars and communication channels for the team.
• Develop and document processes and knowledge management systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to drive efficiency.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in workflows.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Project coordination

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail oriented

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Job description

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
• Continuous Improvement

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.