Manager, Division Executive & Internal Communications, Illinois & Wisconsin

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Manager, Division Executive & Internal Communications for Illinois & Wisconsin to bridge enterprise strategy with division leaders and teammates. You will translate priorities into clear messaging, support executive communications, and drive organizational change across both divisions.

The role requires strong writing and strategic storytelling, with the ability to build trusted partnerships in a complex, matrixed organization and deliver engaging content for diverse

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of progressive experience in strategic/internal/executive communications.
• Experience developing and executing communication plans for priorities, transformation and leadership messaging.
• Ability to translate complex business priorities into clear content for diverse audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing change communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans aligned with division objectives and enterprise direction.
• Partner with division leaders to support executive and internal communications for key priorities.
• Translate complex information into clear, concise communications for diverse audiences.
• Create executive and leader communication materials.
• Develop engagement and change communication strategies.
• Collaborate with People Operations and activation events to develop communications across channels.
• Create stories linking local accomplishments to Advocate Health narrative.
• Maintain consistency across divisions while tailoring messaging.
• Support listening and two-way communication strategies incorporating teammate feedback.
• Coordinate messaging across division, area and enterprise communications teams.
• Manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
• Apply sound judgment, discretion and risk awareness in sensitive communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Internal communications

Executive communications

Change communication

Leadership advisory

Stakeholder management

Job description

Join Us in Redefining Care

At Advocate Health, we are committed to helping people live well by advancing care through compassion, innovation and expertise. We are seeking a Manager, Division Executive & Internal Communications, Illinois & Wisconsin to help connect enterprise strategy with leaders and teammates across both divisions.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted communications partner to division leaders, translating complex business, operational and organizational priorities into clear, relevant and engaging communications. You will support executive communications, strategic initiatives, organizational change and storytelling while helping ensure messages remain coordinated across Illinois, Wisconsin and the broader Advocate Health organization.

About This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to shape how leaders and teammates understand and engage with important business priorities, transformation efforts and organizational change.

Working closely with the Illinois and Wisconsin Division AVPs and senior leaders, you will develop communications that reflect shared priorities while recognizing the distinct audiences, needs and operating environments within each division. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, strategic thinking, exceptional writing skills and the ability to build trusted partnerships across a complex, matrixed organization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans aligned with Illinois and Wisconsin Division business objectives, culture, transformation priorities and enterprise direction.
• Partner with Division AVPs and senior leaders to support executive and internal communications for key priorities, organizational changes, complex issues and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex business, operational and organizational information into clear, concise and compelling communications for diverse audiences.
• Create executive and leader communication materials, including messaging, talking points, presentations, leader resources and supporting content.
• Develop people, engagement and change communication strategies that help leaders and teammates understand and navigate organizational priorities.
• Partner with People Operations and Optimization and People Activation Events to develop communications and activation experiences across internal channels and forums.
• Create stories that connect local accomplishments, transformation efforts and strategic priorities to the broader Advocate Health story.
• Maintain consistency and alignment across Illinois and Wisconsin while appropriately tailoring communications for division and local audiences.
• Support listening and two-way communication strategies that incorporate teammate feedback and strengthen organizational communications.
• Collaborate with division, area and enterprise communications teams and business partners to coordinate messaging and identify connections across initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and communication needs in a fast-paced and highly matrixed environment.
• Apply sound judgment, discretion and risk awareness when supporting sensitive or complex communications.

What You’ll Bring

• Three to seven years of progressive experience in strategic communications, internal communications, executive communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing communication plans that support complex business priorities, organizational change and leader communications.
• Proven ability to translate complex business and operational information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Strong executive communication and leadership advisory skills.
• Experience supporting change communication and organizational transformation.
• Strong business acumen and strategic storytelling capabilities.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships and work effectively across functions, divisions and leadership levels.
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with strong attention to execution and detail.

Preferred

• Experience supporting executive and internal communications within a large, complex or matrixed organization.
• Experience developing communications across multiple markets, divisions or geographic areas.
• Experience advising senior leaders on messaging, communication strategy and organizational change.
• Knowledge of employee engagement, listening and two-way communication strategies.
• Experience partnering with People and Culture, operations, events or transformation teams.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and partners on effective communication practices.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.