Senior Strategic Communications Manager

Responsibilities: Lead development and implementation of communication and engagement strategy for large/complex projects, including client-facing representation Create and manage communications task proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets Provide strategic counsel aligning project recommendations with community priorities Act as trusted advisor to client leadership on communications, stakeholder engagement, and public-facing issues Define messaging strategies for talking points, media releases, social content, materials, and video scripts Drive technology-forward engagement solutions to improve participation and decision-making Lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver physical, digital, and experiential communications products Plan and manage formal and informal public meetings, hearings, and stakeholder events Build and maintain relationships with team members, subconsultants, and clients Represent HDR in professional associations and industry events Demonstrate service- and client-oriented attitude

Key requirements: Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, including management experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with multiple teams Proven leadership and organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude Ability to manage tactical issues in a fast-paced environment Commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture Comfort working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in high-energy settings Commitment to quality and continuous improvement Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite positive attitude strong interpersonal skills client-facing confidence Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign Microsoft Office Suite communications strategy