Walgreens
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Deerfield, IL
Hybrid

Senior Program Communications Manager

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Job Summary

This role designs a comprehensive communications strategy for large, fast-paced initiatives within the Company and is responsible for planning, development and the execution of major program communications, including drafting and deploying multi-channel communications to a wide set of different stakeholders. Develops communications plans and materials to help prepare leaders for cascading key information to their teams. Creates feedback loops and evaluates the effectiveness of messaging with different audiences.This role reports into a centralized strategic Communications team to uphold company branding and standards.

Job Responsibilities
 

  • Designs a comprehensive communications strategy for large, fast-paced initiatives within the company. Develops the internal Program communications strategy and execution plan. May manage and oversee the vendors in support of strong and frequent internal communications to the Program team, as well internal WAG and WBA communications.
  • Drafts and deploys multi-channel communications to a wide set of different stakeholders. Develops talking points and helps prepare leaders for cascading key information to their teams
  • Creates feedback loops and evaluates the effectiveness of messaging with different audiences. Reports into a centralized strategic Communications team to uphold company branding and standards
  • Directs the creation of, or creates, strategic program communication plans, projects, and messaging for major initiatives to influence the early adoption of strategy throughout the business, engage team members and enhance Company reputation and positive image amongst the communities we serve.
  • Serves as a leading communication strategist for the program(s) supported. Directs the completion of, or creates program communications, speeches, and presentations for a wide variety of audience, including Program Executives.
  • Leads the development of communications strategies and messages for major, enterprise-wide initiatives and programs.  Partners closely with the Corporate Communications team to ensure successful communications execution and cross-functional execution.
  • Responsible for close coordination and partnership with the Change Management team to help incorporate and bring to life “change”-best practices into communication initiatives.
  • Collaborates closely with Communications and other internal partners to ensure alignment and integration between the company’s communication efforts.
  • Maintains a series of metrics on the function’s performance against best practice standards; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of efforts.

Walgreens Disclaimer-

Walgreens, one of the nation's largest drugstore chains, is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. More than 10 million customers interact with Walgreens each day in communities across America, using the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services and advice. Walgreens operates 8,175 drugstores with a presence in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Walgreens omnichannel business includes Walgreens.com. Approximately 400 Walgreens stores offer Healthcare Clinic or other provider retail clinic services.

As the neighborhood drugstore and retailer, our goal is to make health and happiness simpler, easier and within reach. And we remain a trusted wellness provider offering convenient access to important health services, such as immunizations and an array of pharmacy services that can help patients improve their health. To our team members, Walgreens represents a unique opportunity to excel in their careers in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We offer the chance to work in a truly supportive environment, and be a part of a progressive organization dedicated to the well-being of our customers, team members and the communities we all call home.
 

External Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least four (4) years of experience in internal, executive or corporate communications OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least seven (7) years of experience in internal, executive or corporate communications.
  • Experience crafting and editing and strategic communications programs.
  • Experience building communications plans to support business units and business goals
  • Experience coaching business leaders in the appropriate delivery techniques and methodologies related to delivering executive messaging through a variety of media.
  • Experience synthesizing complex and/or abstract ideas into meaningful and strategically focused communications and messages
  • Experience assessing and measuring the impact and effectiveness of communications strategies and tools.
  • Willing to travel up 10% of the time for business purposes (in-state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Master’s degree or  MBA.
  • Agency experience.
  • Experience managing agencies.
  • Experience in the Retail Pharmacy industry.
  • Experience with technical communications.
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What are Walgreens Perks + Benefits

Walgreens Benefits Overview

Our Chicago office amenities include an on-site gym, Walgreens store, rooftop lounge, stylized art-deco design, waterfront location, sport court and close to restaurants and public transportation.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Walgreens is proud to be a Corporate Social Responsibility leader, setting the pace on some of the most important issues of our day, and our IT and digital teams are no exception.
Partners with nonprofits
Money raised through Red Nose Day supports programs that keep children safe, healthy and educated in America and around the world.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Remote work program
Our remote work program includes work from home. Work remotely 2 days per week and/or work remotely on occasion as needed.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Every day, in a multitude of ways, the foundational principles of integrity, respect and fair dealing embraced by our founder Charles R. Walgreen inspire us.
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Our DiverseIT group is dedicated to increasing diversity within the tech organization.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Walgreens employees can contribute up to $500 annually to their FSA.
Disability insurance
Disability insurance covers 6 weeks at 100% base pay, 6 weeks at 50% base pay. 50% benefit may be supplemented by PTO, frozen sick, or frozen vacation.
Dental insurance
For dental coverage, you may choose from four plan levels ranging from a basic-only option to those with orthodontia and other major service coverage.
Vision insurance
There are three levels of benefits for vision coverage ranging from an exam-only discount option to an enhanced PPO with both in and out-of-network benefits.
Health insurance
You have access to competitive coverage options through the Benefits Support Center, which is the Walgreens private corporate exchange.
Life insurance
Benefit-eligible team members are eligible for company-paid term life insurance at a benefit equal to: • 1.5 times annual base salary and $25,000 for all other hourly-paid team members
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Walgreens team fitness initiatives include Sponsored race teams like the JP Morgan Chase Run.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Walgreens provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan called the Walgreen Profit Sharing Plan. After completing one year, we match 4% of contributions $1 for $1.
Employee stock purchase plan
After 90 days of service and an average of 20 hours worked per week, you are eligible to purchase WBA stock at a 10% discount off market value.
Performance bonus
You are eligible for a corporate bonus subject to approval by the Board of Directors (unless you are covered under another bonus program).
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
The Transportation Benefit Plan allows you to save money by paying for your transportation and parking needs with before-tax dollars and payroll deductions.
Onsite office parking
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Walgreens University provides hands on and remote learning opportunities to enhance your business skills.
Lunch and learns
Renewal host weekly Lunch and Learns on topics selected by our team.
Promote from within
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

Walgreens offers a wide variety of benefits to eligible team members designed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being while helping you balance work and life. To learn more visit https://jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

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