Business Communications Manager

Overview

Are you ready to shape the narrative of a revolutionary industry that is redefining the future of personal transportation? We are seeking a dynamic, strategic internal communications leader to partner with our client—a pioneering force in autonomous mobility—in collaboration with Aquent. In this role, you won’t just share news; you will connect, inspire, and align a passionate, mission-driven workforce during a period of incredible growth and innovation. Your work will directly impact how teams collaborate, adapt to change, and celebrate milestones, making a lasting mark on a truly once-in-a-century technological journey.

The Opportunity

Our client is a visionary creator of next-generation transportation solutions, driven by a purpose to make personal mobility safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. Partnering with Aquent, they are looking for strategic internal communications professionals to act as dedicated partners to key business groups. Whether you are focusing on supporting dynamic field operations and frontline teams or partnering with cutting-edge technical and artificial intelligence innovators, you will play a pivotal role in translating complex priorities into clear, compelling narratives that resonate deeply with the crew.

What You’ll Do

As a strategic communications partner, you will move fluidly between high-level strategy and detailed execution. You will build trusted relationships with senior leaders, establish communication frameworks, and find creative ways to bring the company’s mission to life. Your daily impact will include:

• Serving as the dedicated internal communications partner for key business groups, building trusted advisory relationships with leaders and their teams.
• Developing and managing end-to-end communication plans and playbooks that connect team priorities to the overarching company strategy.
• Leading change management communications for organizational shifts, leadership transitions, internal tool rollouts, and policy updates.
• Uncovering and crafting compelling stories and key wins from your supported departments to amplify at a company-wide level.
• Establishing communication governance models and bringing fresh, innovative thinking to evolving internal programs.
• Supporting specialized initiatives, such as incident communications for operational teams or strategic frameworks for technical and AI-focused groups.

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this fast-paced, collaborative environment, you should bring a blend of strategic thinking, exceptional writing skills, and a proactive, relationship-first mindset. The ideal candidate possesses:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of dedicated experience in employee, internal, or business communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and compellingly for diverse audiences.
• A track record of building trusted, collaborative relationships with executives and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Comfort operating in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment where you can bring structure to ambiguity.
• Enthusiasm for leveraging modern AI tools to automate workflows and amplify communication impact.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with modern collaboration and productivity tools, including Slack, Claude, Google Workspace, Confluence, and Zoom Events.

Bonus Points

While not required, these qualifications will help you stand out:

• Experience in the technology, manufacturing, or field operations industries.
• Experience communicating with frontline, deskless, shift-based, or contingent workforces.
• A background in crisis, incident, or highly technical communications (such as software, AI, or internal tooling).
• Experience with communications governance and process improvement.