Program Manager, Communications

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Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

The Program Manager, Executive Communications is an internally focused role responsible for planning, writing, coordinating and executing executive communications across multiple internal channels and for multiple internal audiences. This role partners closely with the Manager, Executive Communications and Director, Executive Communications & Visibility to ensure executive communications are clear, accurate, well sequenced and consistently delivered.

The Program Manager plays a critical role in helping internal audiences understand the perspectives of senior leaders. You support the development of executive communications by writing about executive points of view with clarity and nuance, ensuring intent, context and emphasis are accurately conveyed, even when deadlines are urgent or information is still taking shape.

A core expectation of this role is the ability to write in the executive’s voice. All content must sound like it comes directly from the leader, reflecting their tone, style and way of thinking. This role requires close attention to voice consistency, word choice and rhythm, and the ability to adapt writing to different executives while maintaining authenticity under tight timelines.

The role also calls for a creative mindset focused on impact. You should look for thoughtful ways to improve how executive communications engage internal audiences, helping messages feel intentional, relevant and grounded in the current environment.

You should bring strong organizational discipline, sound judgment and a collaborative approach to the position. You must be comfortable operating behind the scenes in fast-moving environments, managing complex details, shifting timelines and multiple contributors. Much of this work is developed and delivered on weekly and monthly timelines, with multiple communications in progress at the same time. You must also be comfortable working directly in digital newsletter production and distribution tools.

This role is highly collaborative and execution focused. It requires strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work across teams while balancing competing priorities.

Key Attributes
• Calm, reliable presence in fast paced, changing environments, with the flexibility to adapt as priorities shift and the steadiness to work through frequent and urgent review cycles on highly visible executive communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across teams and roles while working closely with leaders, executive consultants, subject matter experts and Communications partners.
• Confident working behind the scenes, supporting high visibility leaders and approaching feedback and edits as a core part of producing strong executive communications.
• Proactive problem solver, who anticipates needs, identifies risks early and takes ownership to keep work moving.
• Creative mindset focused on audience impact, with curiosity about how structure, format and storytelling choices can improve engagement and clarity.
• Comfortable using AI and emerging tools as a practical aid with care taken to ensure accuracy, executive voice and confidentiality.
• Strong sense of personal accountability and follow-through, with a willingness to ask questions, seek clarity and continuously improve the quality of work through iteration and feedback.

Job Description:

Executive Communications/Thought Leadership

• Develop communications and engagement strategies and content for key Sutter Health Executive Leadership Team members
• Proactively and strategically identify, evaluate and pursue communications, engagement and speaking opportunities for key senior executives that drive organizational strategy, increase system brand awareness and positively position Sutter Health as an industry leader with high-impact target audiences including business partners; employers; and business, government and community leaders
• Write and edit executive speeches and develop inspiring and engaging content
• Partner with social media team to build out and leverage social media platforms and strategy for senior executives
• Enhance internal CEO and senior leader visibility through mutli-faceted communications (written, video, etc.)
• Develop engaging presentations and materials about Sutter Health and customize for executives as needed
• Provide and arrange for senior executive presentation and news media coaching

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Bachelor's: Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations (PR), or