Strategic Communications Partner for Change & Leadership

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

Job summary

Associated Bank seeks a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to lead executive-level communications and guide strategic messaging across senior leaders, business lines, and project teams. This role drives change programs and enhances the employee experience through clear, impactful communications.

The ideal candidate will craft executive communications, lead large campaigns, and deliver integrated plans that align with business priorities while partnering with stakeholders for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a 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 experience demonstrating exceptional writing skills with a keen eye for 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 the banking or financial services industry.
• 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

Exceptional writing

Leadership consulting

Content strategy

Stakeholder alignment

Cross-functional project mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR/Marketing/Business

Job description

Associated Bank seeks a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to lead executive-level communications and guide strategic messaging across senior leaders, business lines, and project teams. This role drives change programs and enhances the employee experience through clear, impactful communications.

The ideal candidate will craft executive communications, lead large campaigns, and deliver integrated plans that align with business priorities while partnering with stakeholders for a