Executive Communications Director

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, Texas seeks a lead communications partner for the Spend Management unit. You will provide strategic counsel, craft executive communications, and translate priorities into clear messages for employees, clients, and stakeholders.

This role collaborates with marketing, PR, and leadership to strengthen Vizient's enterprise narrative. You will lead executive communications for the Spend Management President and senior leaders, including speeches, town halls, and content

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated success translating complex priorities into credible communications strategies.
• Strong executive presence and experience counseling senior leaders on messaging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted communications partner to Spend Management President and senior leaders.
• Develop and execute communications strategies aligning with Vizient's enterprise narrative.
• Translate business priorities into clear messages for employees, clients and audiences.
• Lead executive communications including speeches, talking points and town halls.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, thought leadership and other teams to align messaging.
• Build subject matter expertise on Spend Management and market dynamics.
• Advise leaders on timing, channels and reputational considerations.

Skills

Executive communications

Strategic counsel

Message development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong writing skills

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will serve as the lead communications partner for Vizient's Spend Management business unit, providing strategic counsel and developing executive communications that support the Spend Management President, senior leadership team, and priority business initiatives. You will translate complex business priorities into clear, compelling communications that strengthen leadership visibility, engage employees, support client-facing priorities, and connect Spend Management priorities to Vizient's broader enterprise story.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted communications partner to the Spend Management President and senior leadership team, providing counsel on executive positioning, message development, and audience engagement.
• Develop and execute communications strategies that advance Spend Management priorities and align with Vizient's enterprise narrative and business objectives.
• Translate complex business strategies, market dynamics, and leadership priorities into clear, compelling messages for employees, clients, and other priority audiences.
• Lead executive communications for the Spend Management President, including speeches, presentations, talking points, employee messages, town halls, video scripts, thought leadership, social content, and other high-visibility communications.
• Partner with Spend Management Marketing, public relations, thought leadership, and communications teams to integrate messaging across executive, internal, client-facing, and external channels.
• Build subject matter expertise in Spend Management businesses, solutions, competitive landscape, client needs, market trends, and strategic priorities.
• Anticipate communications opportunities, audience needs, and reputational considerations, advising leaders on when, where, and how to communicate.
• Measure communications effectiveness using data, feedback, and insights to refine messaging, channels, and strategy.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated success translating complex business priorities into clear, credible communications strategies and content.
• Strong executive presence and experience counseling senior leaders on message development, positioning, and high-visibility communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for varied audiences and channels.
• Strong judgment and discretion when navigating sensitive, high-priority, or fast-moving business matters.
• Ability to quickly build subject matter expertise and understand business strategy, market dynamics, client needs, and organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence others without formal authority.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry trends, supply chain, group purchasing organizations, or purchasing dynamics preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Benefits

• Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

About Vizient

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

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