Strategic Communications Business Partner - Change & Engagement

Associated Banc‑Corp; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Diversity-focused Colleague ERGs

Competitive salaries with development

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to act as the primary communications consultant to senior leaders and project teams, driving change-aware messaging and an enhanced employee experience.

You will lead campaigns from strategy to execution, deliver executive communications, and collaborate across functions to ensure messaging consistency and impact. This role demands strong writing, stakeholder management, and business acumen within financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, leadership consulting and content strategy.
• 5+ years of demonstrated exceptional writing skills with attention to detail, clarity, tone and audience alignment.
• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale campaigns or engagement initiatives.
• 5+ years strong business acumen and understanding of banking or financial services.
• 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication strategies that support organizational change, business transformation initiatives, and colleague engagement.
• Develop and deliver integrated communication plans aligned to business priorities, stakeholder needs, and key initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on communication approaches that support strategic goals and organizational change.
• Translate complex business strategies, programs, and initiatives into clear, audience-focused communications and materials.
• Create executive communications, leadership briefings, FAQs, talking points, and related resources that equip leaders to communicate effectively.
• Manage end-to-end communication programs, from strategy and executive consultation through content development, production, and delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to gather input, align messaging, and create a coordinated colleague experience.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness through feedback, engagement data, and adoption indicators, adjusting strategies as needed.

Skills

Corporate communications

Leadership consulting

Content strategy

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to act as the primary communications consultant to senior leaders and project teams, driving change-aware messaging and an enhanced employee experience.

You will lead campaigns from strategy to execution, deliver executive communications, and collaborate across functions to ensure messaging consistency and impact. This role demands strong writing, stakeholder management, and business acumen within financial services.