Executive R&D Communications Strategist

HP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Flexible vacation and sick leave

Job summary

HP in Houston seeks a seasoned communications leader to serve as strategic partner to R&D executives, translating complex engineering and business topics into clear narratives. You will shape the R&D communications strategy, align it with HP priorities, and drive messages across channels for distributed teams.

You will lead executive communications, create messaging frameworks, coordinate calendars, mentor staff, and engage stakeholders in Engineering, Product Management, HR, Finance,

Qualifications

• Four-year or graduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience in employee communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the R&D communications strategy and roadmap.
• Translates complex technical, engineering, and business topics into clear narratives.
• Leads executive communications for senior R&D leaders and ceremonies.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to align messaging with priorities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Change management

Communication strategies

Content creation

Employee communications

Editorial calendar

Internal communications

Storytelling

Digital fluency

Strategic communication

Leadership communications

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

HP in Houston seeks a seasoned communications leader to serve as strategic partner to R&D executives, translating complex engineering and business topics into clear narratives. You will shape the R&D communications strategy, align it with HP priorities, and drive messages across channels for distributed teams.

You will lead executive communications, create messaging frameworks, coordinate calendars, mentor staff, and engage stakeholders in Engineering, Product Management, HR, Finance,