Sr. Communications Manager

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Communications Manager to lead internal communications for our engineering organization.

The role involves shaping narratives, partnering with engineering leaders, and delivering strategic, AI-enabled communications across leadership announcements and all-hands events. The ideal candidate has strong engineering communications experience, advanced AI fluency (Copilot), and a proven ability to manage executive stakeholders in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strong employee/internal communications expertise, preferably in engineering or technical environments.
• Advanced AI fluency required: use of Copilot and AI as a strategic partner.
• Ability to translate technical topics into clear messaging for broad audiences.
• Proven ability to engage senior leaders and influence outcomes.
• Startup/high-growth experience and contracting experience considered favorable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communications strategy for an engineering org.
• Collaborate closely with engineering leaders, VPs, and cross-functional partners.
• Translate complex technical topics into clear, concise messaging for employees.
• Provide communications counsel to senior leaders and help shape narratives.
• Own planning, writing, publishing, and distribution of internal communications.

Skills

AI fluency

Technical storytelling

Writing/editing

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Employee communications

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Copilot

AI workflows

SharePoint

Slack

Job description

Role: Sr. Communications Manager

Location: Mountain View, CA, 94043 (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months

Role Overview & Core Responsibilities with Collaboration & Stakeholder Exposure

• Senior Employee Communications Manager supporting an engineering organization, responsible for internal communications strategy and execution across leadership announcements, org updates, technical storytelling, all-hands communications, company meeting narratives, and Hack Week support.
• Partner closely with engineering leaders, VPs, communications partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate technical and infrastructure topics into clear messaging for broad employee audiences.
• Independently engage senior leaders, gather information, provide communications counsel, and influence outcomes.
• Own both strategy and execution, including planning, writing, publishing, and distribution of communications.

Skills & Capabilities (Technical and Soft Skills)

• Strong employee/internal communications expertise, preferably in engineering or technical environments.
• Advanced AI fluency required:
• Experience using Copilot and AI as a strategic partner, not just for drafting or proofreading.
• Familiarity with agents, skills, automation, reusable workflows, and AI-enabled productivity.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and narrative development skills.
• Strategic thinker who can connect impacts across teams, ask thoughtful questions, and challenge assumptions when needed.
• Strong business acumen and executive stakeholder management.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, frequent change, fast-paced environments, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated creativity, innovation, collaboration, and adaptability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Slack, and related collaboration platforms.

Background, Experience & Education

• Strong preference for candidates with engineering, infrastructure, or technology communications experience.
• Engineering degree or engineering practitioner background not required; ability to communicate effectively with engineers is required.
• Approximately 6+ years of employee communications experience preferred.
• Startup and high-growth company experience viewed favorably due to pace and changing priorities.
• Contracting experience is acceptable, including multiple shorter-term engagements.
• Seeking fresh talent; previously considered candidates may be reviewed if experience has significantly evolved.

Additional Operational or Notable Details

• Single headcount supporting the engineering communications team.
• Need driven by maternity leave coverage and staffing changes, while also supporting key annual initiatives such as Hack Week.
• Role is approximately 99% internal communications.
• High-volume communications environment where AI-enabled productivity is considered essential.
• Successful candidates must quickly learn organizational priorities, tools, and internal processes.
• Team experiences frequent shifts in priorities, making flexibility and adaptability critical.
• Extension or future conversion may be possible but is not guaranteed.
• Hiring team would like someone to start as soon as possible, though fit is prioritized over immediate availability.

Key screening focus areas:

• Engineering/technical communications background
• Advanced AI fluency
• Strategic communications expertise
• Strong writing ability
• Executive presence
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Comfort with ambiguity and change
• Hands-on execution mindset

Candidate Expectations

• Understand and communicate effectively within engineering organizations.
• Demonstrate advanced AI usage and practical application.
• Show strong writing samples and strategic communications thinking.
• Be prepared for a hands-on role that combines strategy, execution, stakeholder management, and rapid adaptation to changing business needs.