GP Strategies Training Ltd
LX Connected Communities Communications Manager (remote)
GP Strategies Training Ltd, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.
From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com.
Description
As the largest communities-of-practice program at Microsoft, Connected Communities engage approximately 60,000 members across Microsoft. Connected Communities fosters social learning, shared knowledge and expertise, and connection in a manner that amplifies Microsoft’s culture and values.
Position Overview
The Connected Communities vendor communications manager is responsible for leading and executing communications strategies associated with the Connected Communities to build awareness, drive adoption and productive use, and articulate the strategy and impact of the function. The vendor communications manager will also align efforts with the MCAPS Academy communications manager and other prioritized parties’ intent on leveraging the reach and audiences of the program.
Responsibilities
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Define communication strategies and execute associated plans aligned with Connected Communities team priorities, demonstrating adherence to the respective voice, visual identities, brand standards, and overall Microsoft brand standards. Priorities to include, but not limited to,
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Awareness and adoption campaign for the targeted Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) organization
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Awareness and adoption campaign with Microsoft New Employee Orientation (NEO) and prioritized organizations beyond MCAPS
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Member Journey campaigns: New Hire, Member Maturity, Recognition
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Stakeholder Strategy
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Lead the Connected Communities communication approach to include editorial calendar and communications rhythm-of-the-business, style guide, and voice.
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Author accessible copy across a variety of mediums to include email, Viva Engage posts, SharePoint, newsletters, and presentations, in support of defined outcomes and objectives.
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Understand different audiences and the applicability of formats for one-to-one (1:1), one-to-many (1:many), one-to-all engagements.
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Tell stories in new and fresh ways that articulate thought leadership and reinforce key outcomes, e.g., in social learning, connection, shared experience.
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Partner with communication and marketing contacts across the organization to align to Connected Communities strategy and direction, while empowering shared priorities and success.
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Manage the Connected Communities publishing process.
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Monitor, track, and analyze the impact of communications to iteratively refine strategy/plans.
Qualifications and Skills
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4+ years experience in business, marketing, communications or related experience
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills
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Strong organizational skills
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Proficiency with Microsoft 365 product family and Viva Engage
With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.
GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.
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From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com.
Description
As the largest communities-of-practice program at Microsoft, Connected Communities engage approximately 60,000 members across Microsoft. Connected Communities fosters social learning, shared knowledge and expertise, and connection in a manner that amplifies Microsoft’s culture and values.
Position Overview
The Connected Communities vendor communications manager is responsible for leading and executing communications strategies associated with the Connected Communities to build awareness, drive adoption and productive use, and articulate the strategy and impact of the function. The vendor communications manager will also align efforts with the MCAPS Academy communications manager and other prioritized parties’ intent on leveraging the reach and audiences of the program.
Responsibilities
-
Define communication strategies and execute associated plans aligned with Connected Communities team priorities, demonstrating adherence to the respective voice, visual identities, brand standards, and overall Microsoft brand standards. Priorities to include, but not limited to,
-
Awareness and adoption campaign for the targeted Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) organization
-
Awareness and adoption campaign with Microsoft New Employee Orientation (NEO) and prioritized organizations beyond MCAPS
-
Member Journey campaigns: New Hire, Member Maturity, Recognition
-
Stakeholder Strategy
-
Lead the Connected Communities communication approach to include editorial calendar and communications rhythm-of-the-business, style guide, and voice.
-
Author accessible copy across a variety of mediums to include email, Viva Engage posts, SharePoint, newsletters, and presentations, in support of defined outcomes and objectives.
-
Understand different audiences and the applicability of formats for one-to-one (1:1), one-to-many (1:many), one-to-all engagements.
-
Tell stories in new and fresh ways that articulate thought leadership and reinforce key outcomes, e.g., in social learning, connection, shared experience.
-
Partner with communication and marketing contacts across the organization to align to Connected Communities strategy and direction, while empowering shared priorities and success.
-
Manage the Connected Communities publishing process.
-
Monitor, track, and analyze the impact of communications to iteratively refine strategy/plans.
Qualifications and Skills
-
4+ years experience in business, marketing, communications or related experience
-
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
-
Strong organizational skills
-
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 product family and Viva Engage
With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.
GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.
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