Senior Strategic Communications & Change Partner

Stryker; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Manager of Strategic Communications to partner with Endoscopy and Communications Business Units, shaping strategies that advance priorities, changes, and employee engagement. You will counsel leaders on messaging, risks, and stakeholder needs while aligning activities across business units.

The role requires a strong track record in strategic communications, change management, and leadership communications, with the ability to translate complex initiatives into clear,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, employee communications, change communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead communication strategies that support Endoscopy and Communications Business Unit priorities, organizational objectives, and divisional goals.
• Advise business leaders on communication strategy, audiences, messaging, timing, stakeholder considerations, and communication risk.
• Translate business strategies, operational priorities, and organizational decisions into clear, actionable communication plans.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders to proactively identify communication needs, opportunities, risks, and dependencies.
• Influence communication decisions through sound judgment, consultation, and collaboration, including recommending alternative approaches when needed.
• Connect communication activities across assigned businesses and stakeholder groups to improve coordination, consistency, and organizational understanding.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Manager of Strategic Communications to partner with Endoscopy and Communications Business Units, shaping strategies that advance priorities, changes, and employee engagement. You will counsel leaders on messaging, risks, and stakeholder needs while aligning activities across business units.

The role requires a strong track record in strategic communications, change management, and leadership communications, with the ability to translate complex initiatives into clear,