Executive Communications Manager

TEKsystems; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Dearborn, MI is seeking an elite Executive Communications Lead to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex business priorities into compelling, executive-grade communications.

You will coordinate executive messaging, leadership events, employee engagement initiatives, and enterprise-wide communications, requiring exceptional presence, judgment, and discretion in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in executive or corporate communications, public affairs, or strategic communications.
• Direct support experience with C-suite executives, senior leadership, or large enterprise organizations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation development skills.
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders on communications strategy and execution.
• Experience managing high-profile events, town halls, executive forums, and large-scale employee communications.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to execute under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership.
• Develop and execute comprehensive executive communication strategies that align with business objectives and priorities.
• Draft and deliver high-impact communications including executive speeches, talking points, leadership messages, presentations, and organizational announcements.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across all executive and organizational channels.
• Lead planning and execution of executive-facing events (All-Hands, Leadership Forums, Town Halls, employee sessions).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to create opportunities for executive visibility and employee engagement.

Skills

Communications management

Corporate communication

Project management

Job description

Description

We are seeking an elite Executive Communications Lead to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic communications partner to senior leadership. This is not a traditional communications role. We are looking for a highly experienced communications professional who can operate as the "right hand" to executives, seamlessly translating complex business priorities into compelling, impactful communications that drive organizational alignment and engagement.

The successful candidate will act as the central point of coordination for executive messaging, leadership events, employee engagement initiatives, and enterprise-wide communications. This individual must possess exceptional executive presence, sound judgment, political acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly visible environment where discretion and flawless execution are paramount.

This role is replacing a long-tenured communications professional with more than 30 years of executive communications experience and requires a candidate capable of immediately influencing at the highest levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Communications Strategy

Serve as the primary communications advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership.

Develop and execute comprehensive executive communication strategies that align with business objectives and organizational priorities.

Draft and deliver high-impact communications including executive speeches, talking points, leadership messages, presentations, organizational announcements, and employee communications.

Ensure consistency of messaging across all executive and organizational communication channels.

Leadership Engagement & Events

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of executive-facing events, including:

• o All-Hands Meetings
• o Leadership Forums
• o Town Halls
• o Employee Engagement Sessions
• o Strategic Business Reviews
• o Executive Roundtables

Partner with cross-functional teams to create meaningful opportunities for executive visibility and employee engagement.

Manage event communications, content development, logistics coordination, and post-event follow-up activities.

Executive Partnership

Build trusted relationships with executives and key stakeholders across the organization.

Anticipate communication needs, identify risks, and proactively develop messaging strategies.

Provide counsel on sensitive communications, change management initiatives, organizational announcements, and business-critical messaging.

Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality.

Organizational Alignment

Collaborate closely with Human Resources, Communications, Operations, and Business Leadership teams to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging.

Monitor employee sentiment and engagement trends to inform communication strategies.

Help shape executive narratives that reinforce organizational culture, vision, and strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of progressive experience in executive communications, corporate communications, public affairs, or strategic communications.

Demonstrated experience directly supporting C-suite executives, senior leadership teams, or large enterprise organizations.

Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation development skills.

Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders on communications strategy and execution.

Experience managing high-profile events, town halls, executive forums, and large-scale employee communications.

Strong project management skills with the ability to execute under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Outstanding interpersonal, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting executives within large, complex corporate environments.

Background in automotive, manufacturing, engineering, technology, or highly matrixed organizations.

Experience leading communications related to organizational change, transformation, and employee engagement initiatives.

Familiarity with executive branding, leadership communications, and enterprise communications strategies.

Skills

Communications management, Corporate communication, Project management

Top Skills Details

Communications management,Corporate communication,Project management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Great communication, organization and ability to be assertive to executives

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.