Strategic Field & Executive Communications Lead

HP; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term/short term disability

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off policies incl. 4-12w

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

HP seeks an Employee, Field & Executive Communications Manager to shape and execute strategic communications for senior R&D leadership, translating complex technology topics into clear, persuasive narratives. This role oversees executive communications, collaborates with engineering and product teams, and drives consistency across leadership messaging and employee engagement.

The position emphasizes strategy, policy direction, and confidentiality, with opportunities to mentor and guide

Qualifications

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or equivalent work experience.
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience in employee communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-division teams and deliver strategic communications programs.

Responsibilities

• Serves as strategic communications partner to senior R&D leadership and advises on complex messaging.
• Leads R&D communications strategy aligning with priorities and milestones.
• Translates technical topics into clear narratives linking R&D to HP's business goals.
• Leads executive communications including organization-wide messages, town halls, and speaking engagements.
• Develops messaging frameworks and calendars across leadership communications and internal events.
• Partners with Engineering, Product Management, Strategy, HR, Finance and Corporate Communications.
• Advises leaders on transformations, priority changes, and sensitive initiatives.
• Designs approaches to strengthen employee understanding, engagement and alignment.
• Identifies opportunities to showcase R&D innovation and employee contributions.
• Manages communications calendars, priorities, and rhythms across quarters.
• Uses feedback and analytics to improve messaging and channels.
• Provides thought leadership and innovative practices in employee/executive communications.

Skills

Business Priorities

Business Strategies

Change Management

Communication Strategies

Content Creation

Corporate Communications

Editorial Calendar

Employee Communications

Employee Engagement

Internal Communications

Intranet

Journalism

Marketing

Microsoft SharePoint

Newsletters

Proofreading

Public Relations

Social Media

Storytelling

Strategic Communication

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration

Job description

HP seeks an Employee, Field & Executive Communications Manager to shape and execute strategic communications for senior R&D leadership, translating complex technology topics into clear, persuasive narratives. This role oversees executive communications, collaborates with engineering and product teams, and drives consistency across leadership messaging and employee engagement.

The position emphasizes strategy, policy direction, and confidentiality, with opportunities to mentor and guide