Manager, Functional, Leadership, and Change Communications

Manager Of Functional, Leadership & Change Communications

If you're someone who can lead with purpose, see the big picture, and execute communication projects with ease, apply today!

BAE Systems, Inc. is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to join us as the Manager of Functional, Leadership & Change Communications. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering communication strategies that support business priorities, equip leaders to engage effectively with their teams, and drive employee understanding and adoption of change. Reporting to the director of Employee Communications and Engagement, this leader will partner closely with functional leaders, executives, and transformation teams to craft clear, consistent, and compelling communications that connect employees to company strategy, priorities, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary delegate of authority for director, Employee Communications and Engagement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of communications and engagement professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and growth opportunities; foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the team.
• Serve as a communications advisor to functional leaders to help translate enterprise strategies and initiatives into clear, actionable messages for employees.
• Develop communication plans, toolkits, and campaigns that support functional priorities while aligning with enterprise messaging.
• Create engaging content tailored for multiple channels (intranet, newsletters, leadership messaging, digital platforms, town halls, etc.).
• Provide strategic communications support to senior leaders, including CEO, helping them communicate vision, strategy, and progress with authenticity and impact.
• Craft and edit leadership messages, presentations, and talking points.
• Coach and advise leaders on effective communication styles and storytelling.
• Plan and manage employee and leadership events such as town halls and enterprise-wide updates, including content development, leader preparation, logistics coordination, and post-event feedback to ensure engaging and impactful experiences.
• Partner with Employee Engagement and Channels team to amplify leadership messages across channels.
• Develop and execute communications strategies to support organizational change initiatives, including technology rollouts, process improvements, and cultural transformations.
• Collaborate with change management, HR, and project teams to anticipate employee concerns, build understanding, and accelerate adoption.
• Ensure change communication efforts are timely, transparent, and aligned to organizational values.
• Track and analyze communication effectiveness using engagement metrics, surveys, and feedback mechanisms.
• Translate data into insights and recommendations for leaders, project, and change teams.
• Partner with colleagues across Communications to ensure consistency of voice, brand, and alignment of messaging.
• Evaluate and introduce new tools, technologies, and ways of working to improve communication effectiveness.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $132000 - $224400. Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.