Public Sector Strategy Senior Communications Lead

@ Crowe

Overview

Join Crowe as a Public Sector Strategy Senior Communications Lead. At Crowe, you will have the flexibility, support, and resources to build a rewarding career while making a significant impact in a high-stakes environment.

Project Description

The California State Controller’s Office (SCO) is implementing a large, complex SaaS solution for the California State Payroll System (CSPS) project. This project supports the payroll and personnel needs for approximately 300,000 employees across 160 agencies and 21 bargaining units, with a budget exceeding $1 billion and a team of nearly 200 IT professionals.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal communications strategies for CSPS project teams.
• Coordinate communication with OCM and PMO specialists.
• Provide public affairs and public relations support to external stakeholders.
• Create executive presentations and written reports for high-level decision makers.
• Continuously evaluate and update the CSPS Communications Plan.

Qualifications

A minimum of 7 years’ experience with large IT software or infrastructure projects is required. A bachelor’s degree and a valid PMP certification are mandatory. The candidate must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, conceptual thinking, and an understanding of change management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and familiarity with Visio is a plus.

Additional Information

Remote work is allowed, but candidates must be based in the continental United States. Occasional travel to Sacramento for project meetings is required. Normal working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time. All team members are expected to uphold Crowe’s core values: Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Communications
• Public Affairs
• SaaS
• Executive Presentation
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Coordination
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Office