Manager, Global Communications - Digital Strategy & Technology at Cognizant in Teaneck, New Jersey

Job Description:

Manager, Global Communications – Location: NA

Cognizant Global Communications overview

Cognizant is almost 300,000 associates strong, all working toward a shared purpose: We engineer modern businesses to improve everyday lives. Cognizant is expanding its Global Communications team to accelerate the company’s cadence of business and strategic communications for our global associates; better communicate our life-changing solutions to global audiences; and elevate our diverse, dynamic and innovative culture through communications best practices and tools.

Job description

Are you a left- and right-brained thinker who balances both strong logic and creative chops? Do you frequently ask, “What if we did this in a different way?” Do you have a reputation for designing breakthrough communications that cut through the noise both for employees and for external stakeholders? If yes, keep reading.

The senior director of Strategy & Technology Communications, is looking for an energetic and skilled communicator to support Cognizant’s Strategic Partnership, IT and Security strategies and priorities. This person will facilitate connections with a variety of stakeholders across multiple channels including the written word, social media, video, graphics, global virtual meetings, mobile and more. Focus areas include written and visual content development, process management, writing and editing—to name a few.

The manager – Global Communications, will be a member of the Global Internal Communications team working closely with communications professionals across Strategy & Technology and Cognizant. The successful candidate will leverage the latest applications and technology to craft, socialize and amplify messaging and thought leadership to our global associates as well as targeted external stakeholders. This person will partner with the Strategy & Technology communications teams to execute against our goals and vision, and will collaborate across other functions within the Marketing team as well around the globe. The ability to strategically execute with excellence, self-manage across multiple projects, deliver on tight deadlines and work occasional flex hours is a must.

What you will do

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  Plan, guide and execute against strategic and creative communication campaigns and messaging, targeted by audience

  
  
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    Collaborate with and guide stakeholders and subject matter experts to frame and craft content

    
    
  
  
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    Identify and develop message vehicles for multiple platforms including email, video, social channels and more

    
    
  
  
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    Manage the review and approval process as appropriate

    
    
  
  
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    Self-manage to deadlines and deliverables with input from business and communications leadership

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Lend strategic vision and executional support across Strategy & Technology communications teams

  
  
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    Bring a high level of consistency and quality control across teams and messages

    
    
  
  
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    Identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiencies

    
    
  
  
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    Promote a technology-forward approach to execution by identifying and socializing emerging new platforms and vehicles

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Manage processes and programs with rigor, consistency and thorough attention to detail

  
  
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    Understand and embrace brand and style guides

    
    
  
  
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    View deliverables through a lens of digital delivery and innovation

    
    
  
  
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    Understand and encourage influence from external best practices in digital media, social media and more

    
    
  
  
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    Apply a lens of continuous improvement to all programs and processes

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Manage multiple projects and deliverables including:

  
  
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    Intranet content curation, editorial process and publication

    
    
  
  
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    Internal social media presence

    
    
  
  
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    Video messaging program management

    
    
  
  
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    Town hall prep, execution and wrap

    
    
  
  
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    Ad hoc projects as needed

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Be part of maintaining a culture where everyone thrives, with an emphasis on encouraging diversity of thought

  
  

What you will bring

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  A minimum of six years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations, advertising and/or marketing

  
  


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  Flexibility in the face of evolving priorities, multiple deadlines and emerging challenges

  
  


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  Advanced proficiency in writing English-language communications, with knowledge of AP style

  
  


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  Experience with social media

  
  


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  Passion for new and emerging communications technologies and practices

  
  


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  Demonstrated creative thinking and solutioning

  
  


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  The ability to deliver on tight deadlines without sacrificing quality

  
  


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  Passion for the power of communications

  
  


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  Bachelor's Degree (Communications, Public Relations, English, Journalism or Marketing degree preferred).

  
  


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  Energy and enthusiasm

  
  


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  Strong work ethic

  
  


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  Good sense of humor and respect for others

  
  

What we will offer you

Be part of a team that encourages professional development and enhancement of communications skills while collaborating with global team members on best practices in a fun environment. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. 

Primary Location

North America – will work remotely with occasional travel once it becomes safe.