Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite Senior Manager, Communications Permanent Contract, based in Cork, Ireland.
Position Summary: This role plays a key part in shaping a consistent and engaging employee experience by supporting transparent and aligned communications for the Global Innovation Center (GIC), inclusive of Stryker's Global Technology Center (SGTC).
The Senior Manager is responsible for partnering with key stakeholders to develop and implement an integrated employee communications strategy that reflects Stryker's culture, priorities of the GIC, and employee needs.
This role includes owning and optimizing core employee communication channels — such as email, intranet, and leadership messaging platforms (i.e. town halls, awards programs, etc.) — in alignment with the Ortho Tech communications platforms and strategies.
This role is based in Ireland and reports to the Vice President, Communications for Stryker's Ortho Tech division.
Key Responsibilities: Communication execution Manage the development and execution of employee communication plans that align with the priorities of the GIC, support employee engagement and reinforce Stryker's culture.
Direct oversight of communication professionals dedicated to SGTC Streamline audience channels and content in alignment with Ortho Tech's communication strategy Support GIC and SGTC leadership communications by drafting and refining messaging, talking points and content for executive communications and employee engagements (newsletters, town halls, award programs, etc.) Manage the planning and performance of key employee communication channels (e.g., intranet, email, messaging platforms), ensuring effective and timely delivery.
Work with leadership to align messaging to strategic priorities of the GIC and define communication and change management plans to engage key stakeholders Align the communications strategy of the GIC to the Ortho Tech divisional communication strategy Work with key stakeholders in coordinated areas, such as R ensuring alignment with the Ortho Tech communications strategy Creativity Fosters a team culture that encourages innovation, fresh thinking and creative problem-solving in messaging, storytelling and content delivery.
Guides communications professionals in developing imaginative and audience-centric campaigns that inform, engage and inspire employees.
Partners with creative/design team members or external partners to bring ideas to life visually and experientially, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
Identifies trends and best practices in employee communications and content strategy to inspire team creativity and elevate execution.
Provides constructive feedback that challenges the team to stretch their creative thinking while staying grounded in business and audience needs.
Champions a mindset of learning from experimentation and iterative improvement in campaign and content development.
Brand advocacy and communications guidelines Ensure employee communications are consistently aligned with Stryker's brand voice and organizational values, reinforcing a cohesive and engaging experience.
Apply brand guidelines across messaging and campaigns, guiding the team in producing clear, consistent and brand-aligned content.
Review and edit content developed by the team to ensure consistency in brand voice and messaging across all employee communication channels.
Promote the use of employee storytelling and employee features to strengthen cultural alignment and reinforce Stryker's mission and values.
Engagement measurement and continuous improvement Support the development and implementation of communication effectiveness metrics and reporting processes.
Regularly monitor campaign and channel performance, gathering employee feedback and data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Encourage the team to incorporate measurement and feedback into their project workflows to enhance messaging and engagement.
Assist in preparing reports and insights to share with senior leaders, helping translate data into actionable recommendations.
Collaboration and team leadership Lead a team of communications professionals to deliver high-quality, timely employee communications aligned with strategic priorities in multiple locations Oversee day-to-day management activities including workload delegation, coaching, performance feedback and professional development.
Coordinate with external agencies and consultants on specific projects as required, ensuring quality and alignment with messaging goals.
Build strong trusting and working relationships leadership and communication partners Organizational influence and change leadership Help champion communication tools, cultural initiatives and technology adoptions within the team and employee base.
Identify opportunities for improved collaboration and information sharing within and across teams.
Foster a positive, inclusive team environment that supports continuous learning, adaptability and trust-building.
Qualifications can translate organizational priorities into messaging and engagement plans Proven ability to develop and manage internal campaigns that support business transformation and change Strong quantitative and analytical skills; experience using feedback and data to optimize communications Confident communicator and collaborator across businesses, functions and regions Demonstrated success managing internal communications channels and platforms at scale Adept at balancing multiple, complex projects with competing deadlines Highly responsive and adaptable, with a solutions-oriented mindset Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including executive messaging Experience in a decentralized, fast-paced or highly regulated environment is a plus Preferred qualifications: 7+ years medical device and communications experience preferred Exercise discretion and independence when applying professional expertise Must be able to manage time, projects, stress and conflict Must possess strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication Must be able to bring tasks through to completion with minimal supervision Must have the ability to prioritize work and keep detailed and confidential records Must be able to communicate / present to large groups of people Must possess unwavering ethics