Manager, Communications Business Partner

USA (On-site)

$88K/yr – $125K/yrManager6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive cross‑functional strategic communications programs, partnering with executive leaders to align plans with mission, values and priorities while mitigating risk, and stewarding content, events, change management, and external engagement across GTBS and STEM initiatives.

  • Lead strategic plans and content development for internal channels and executive events
  • Coordinate with enterprise marketing, external agencies, and leaders to maintain consistent processes and reporting
  • Support culture, change management, and external speaking opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manages a Consultant, Communications Business Partner, who also supports Digital and Technology Services team and the Information Security team within the Global Technology and Business Services (GTBS) organization, in addition to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) initiatives
  • Collaborates with executive leaders and other business partners to develop and implement strategic communication plans that reflect the company’s mission, values, brand and priorities all while mitigating risk
  • Seeks and maintains comprehensive understanding of the businesses/functions
  • Collaborates with communications partners across Cardinal Health Communications & Enterprise Marketing to follow consistent communications processes, protocols and reporting standards
  • Develops processes and protocols for existing and new initiatives and programs, primarily the promotion of events and other engagement activities
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the company’s outside agencies and/or consultants, as needed
  • Creates and coordinates internal announcements and change management communications
  • Supports communication of technology issues and outages, known as TechAlerts
  • Creates and manages content for internal channels (intranet, viva engage, digital signage, huddle guides, etc.)
  • Supports internal cultural and engagement initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
  • 6+ years of experience in communications, public relations or related field preferred
  • Experience in global communications a plus, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across regions.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Strong curiosity, strategy skills and ability to persuade
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Self-directed, action-oriented, forward-thinking and innovative with high ethical standards
  • Strong analytical skills, good judgment and strong operational focus
  • Team player with the ability to work cross functionally with peers and other business leaders
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results individually through initiative and work collaboratively with others

Preferred

  • Experience in global communications a plus, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across regions.
  • Experience supporting AI initiatives or digital/technology services communications.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work-Life resources
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthy lifestyle programs
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Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With more than 50 years in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 48,000 employees globally, we are moving healthcare forward. Disclaimer: LinkedIn is a third-party site unaffiliated with Cardinal Health. Cardinal Health is not responsible for the privacy or security policies or practices on LinkedIn or on any of the third-party websites that we may link to through LinkedIn. You should carefully review the privacy and security practices of LinkedIn and linked third-party websites. We do not necessarily endorse any information found here nor are we responsible for the accuracy of any information, opinions, claims, or advice found here or shared here by our followers. By posting content, ideas, or pictures, you grant Cardinal Health a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use your content and any images posted by you, including the rights to copy, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, edit, translate, and reformat, and incorporate into a collective work. Cardinal Health reserves all rights relating to the company's LinkedIn account, including removing postings and prohibiting individuals from participating on the page.

Founded in 1971
Dublin, OH, US
32K employees (915 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$88K/yr – $125K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$1.1B
Last Raise
$1B
Post IPO Debt, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $1B
  • Aug 2006
    Post IPO Debt • $78M

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Traffic Source Mix
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71.4%
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Social
2.3%
Paid
0.5%

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Manager, Communications Business Partner

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