Sr Manager Communications - Mid Atlantic South (Hybrid)

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

Support Director of Communications in advising and counseling executive leaders within the applicable company with respect to communications issues, strategies and tactics. Oversee staff of site communicators in execution and management of internal and external communications and outreach to support all aspects of the company's operation. Manage assigned communications projects and monitor issues within the respective region. Assist Director of Communications to ensure communications plans and processes reinforce workforce understanding and compliance with company policies and public understanding of the company's operations. Assign and manage communications resources as required in support of the Director of Communications. Represent and back up the Director of Communications in their absence. Additional duties include reviewing employee performance; assigning, critiquing and editing communication materials; coaching and feedback; motivating and setting direction; providing oversight; and integrating communications at the site. Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive internal communications and employee engagement strategy across the Mid-Atlantic South region, including BGE, Pepco and Delmarva Power. Ensure employees are informed, educated and engaged on key business priorities, strategic objectives, industry challenges and issues impacting the company and its customers. Serve as the strategic lead for employee communications, including executive and manager engagement, employee meetings, internal communications campaigns and educational materials. Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex business issues into clear, relevant and actionable communications that strengthen employee understanding, alignment and engagement.

Primary Duties

• Develop, manage, and execute strategic communications plans to support business objectives. (40%)
• Implement and manage creative communication vehicles and approaches in support of Director of Communications. (30%)
• Assist Director of Communications in advising and counseling executives on internal and external communications issues and activities affecting the company. (10%)
• Fulfill managerial responsibilities regarding assigned staff (e.g. Employment, Compensation, Performance Evaluation, etc.) and participate as a key manager in career development and business planning. (10%)
• Execute external outreach: ensure strong press relations, ensure community outreach plans are implemented as required. (10%)

Job Scope

• Must work continuously, effectively and skillfully with senior leadership and communications staff.

• Position oversees and manages up to six communicators in the assigned region and is responsible for staff communicators and their activities.

• Requires significant outreach to media and other external audiences.

• Requires ability to work independently and in conjunction with Director of Communications, representing and backing up the lead as necessary.

• Requires ability to travel.

• Provides strategic leadership for employee engagement and internal communications across the Mid-Atlantic South region, including BGE, Pepco and Delmarva Power.

• Leads the development, coordination and measurement of regional employee engagement and internal communications initiatives, including an annual plan identifying strategic priorities, key messages, audiences, channels, educational opportunities and measurable outcomes.

• Oversees regional all-hands meetings, town halls, leadership and manager forums, leadership messages, employee emails, newsletters, digital content, educational materials and targeted internal communications campaigns.

• Partners with regional leadership, business units, subject matter experts, enterprise communications and operating company communications teams to educate employees on key business issues, maintain message consistency and address the distinct needs of employee audiences.

• Establishes methods for measuring employee understanding, engagement and communications effectiveness and uses feedback and performance data to improve the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year relevant degree and a minimum of 10 or more years of experience in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• In lieu of degree, 12-15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication and management skills.
• A high level of self-motivation and independence will be critical.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking ability; self-motivation; organizational sensitivity.
• Excellent follow through capability; demands high level of performance from self and others.
• Demonstrated managerial experience.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear site, as applicable.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in communications, journalism or related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience leading employee engagement, executive and manager communications, organizational change communications and large-scale internal communications programs.

• Experience developing measurement approaches to evaluate employee understanding, engagement and communications effectiveness.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $134,400.00/Yr. - $184,800.00/Yr. plus an additional $25K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.