Director of Communications - Brookdale Senior Living

The Communication Director is responsible for spearheading strategic direction, initiatives and planning, synchronization, and management of a strategic communications program. Responsible for developing long term company strategy and management of communication technology platforms to include, but not limited to company intranet and future platforms. Provides operational management to teams of communication and IT professionals to meet communication and development goals. Leads communication work for all acquisitions and divestments.Develops internal communications strategies and manages delivery of related communications products for the organization.Manages team of communication professionals to create key deliverables of corporate communication plan, including the creation and execution of Human Resources strategic communications plan for benefits, workers compensation, general human resources, compensation and HRIS.Develops and leads team that implements the companys internal communications strategy, tools and tactics to drive an engaged culture. Work closely with Operations, Human Resources, Brand and other teams to identify and communicate key messages. Understand and utilize appropriate technologies to promote messaging.Develops, analyzes and delivers long term strategic plans and budgets for companywide communication technology platforms, including intranet, extranet, and future developments.Provides operational oversight of team of communication and IT professionals to deliver products and strategies to meet communication plans related to technology.Evaluates and determines direction of future enhancements and/or products for the technology platform. Is the primary owner of "End User Experience" and how content is developed and delivered to Brookdale associates.Provides tactical direction of IT administrative, development and leadership teams as the BPO on current and future development of intranet and related sites-using experience and knowledge in SharePoint development, administration and related technology.Identifies corporate interdependencies in communication plans, including technology platform, and creates effective interface and solution for identified areas.Develops processes, procedures and policies related to the communications technology platform to support long term strategy.Directs use of resources as it relates to the technology platform, working with VP Communications, CAO and IT to set interdepartmental budget, capital needs and correct cost allocation for current and future projects.Engages executive and leadership teams to demonstrate identified opportunities to improve associate engagement, company performance, cohesion and culture through the technology platform and otherwise.Impacts company goals and corporate initiative rollouts by creating and ensuring timely execution of communication plans.Demonstrates exceptional leadership, project management, writing, editing and design skills.Drafts, manages and reviews company internal communications including organizational changes, corporate updates, new initiatives, acquisitions and others.Leads Communications work for all acquisitions and divestments and serves as functional liaison with Integration Office to direct BSLnet adjustments and development of other communications vehicles.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.MUST HAVES:A minimum of ten years experience in communicationsFive or more years of experience leading and managing technology and business process teams and projectsPrevious manager experience is requiredTo support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.