Strategic Communications Partner for Change & Engagement

associatedbank; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Associated Bank seeks a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to advise senior leaders and drive strategic comms for organizational change. This high-visibility role blends strategic consulting with hands-on execution to engage colleagues and support transformation.

You will develop integrated plans, translate complex initiatives for diverse audiences, and manage programs end-to-end from strategy through delivery, partnering across units to align messaging and measure impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, leadership consulting and content strategy.
• 5+ years of exceptional writing with attention to detail, clarity, tone and audience alignment.
• 5+ years of leading large-scale campaigns or engagement initiatives.
• 5+ years strong business acumen and understanding of banking/financial services.
• 5+ years of cross-functional project management 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 for leaders.
• 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.

Skills

Writing skills

Leadership

Content strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associated Bank seeks a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to advise senior leaders and drive strategic comms for organizational change. This high-visibility role blends strategic consulting with hands-on execution to engage colleagues and support transformation.

You will develop integrated plans, translate complex initiatives for diverse audiences, and manage programs end-to-end from strategy through delivery, partnering across units to align messaging and measure impact.