Senior Manager, Communications

Sr. Manager Of Communications

Sodexo is seeking a Sr. Manager of Communications to support a large life sciences client in Rahway, New Jersey. This individual will be responsible for leading cohesive internal and external communications that strengthen alignment between Sodexo and the client. They will ensure all messaging is clear, timely, and aligned with shared priorities by identifying and developing content that highlights key initiatives, services, and updates. The ideal candidate brings creativity, attention to detail, and strong storytelling skills to produce engaging content such as blogs, newsletters, announcements, and bulletins, while also managing updates across internal platforms. They will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentbalancing day-to-day messaging with critical communications such as emergency alerts and strategic updates. This role is essential in fostering connectivity across teams and delivering a consistent, engaging communications experience.

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies that align with client and Sodexo priorities, ensuring consistent, clear, and engaging messaging across all channels.
• Create compelling content including blogs, email blasts, newsletters, biweekly updates, monthly bulletins, and leadership messaging to keep teams informed, connected, and inspired.
• Serve as the communications lead for time-sensitive and critical updatessuch as emergency announcements, leadership changes, new building openings, and service launchesensuring all messaging is accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Manage updates and content across internal communication platforms, including weekly news postings, announcements, and internal site maintenance for the client account.
• Identify and capture stories that showcase account highlights, internal networking opportunities, employee milestones, and innovationstranslating them into high-impact communications.
• Collaborate closely with both Sodexo and client stakeholders to maintain strong alignment, drive engagement, and support visibility through internal channels and LinkedIn exposure.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include :

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What You Bring

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years