Communications Manager

Location : Chennai

Notice Period: Immediate

As a Service Delivery Manager (Internal Communications Manager) within the Industry Solutions Group (ISG) you will lead end-to-end communications for the service line acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and stakeholders. You will drive communication strategies that align with business priorities enhance employee engagement support leadership visibility and strengthen Cognizant’s culture and brand presence.

You will collaborate with business leaders HR and cross-functional teams to develop impactful communications that connect employees with business goals while fostering engagement and organizational visibility.

• Develop and execute annual and quarterly communication strategies aligned to business priorities and measure their effectiveness.
• Partner with business leaders HR and cross-functional teams to manage communications for organizational announcements change initiatives launches and key programs.
• Create compelling business people and culture narratives that bring Cognizant’s vision values and strategy to life.
• Identify and amplify impactful stories including employee achievements innovation client success stories and leadership perspectives.
• Support executive communications thought leadership initiatives leadership visibility programs and social media content development including LinkedIn communications.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism Creative Writing English Language Communications or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in Corporate Communications Internal Communications or related communication functions.
• Exceptional writing editing proofreading presentation and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and provide strategic communications counsel within a global matrixed organization.
• Strong stakeholder management relationship-building collaboration project management and organizational skills.
• Experience communicating effectively with geographically dispersed employee populations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity manage multiple priorities and independently drive initiatives from concept through execution.

• Experience supporting executive thought leadership and leadership visibility initiatives.
• Proficiency with digital communication and social media platforms including LinkedIn and employee engagement channels.
• Experience identifying curating and promoting impactful business and culture stories.
• Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to communications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• HTML knowledge and experience with digital communications tools.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements this is a hybrid position located in Chennai requiring employees to work from a Cognizant office 3 to 4 days per week. Regardless of your working arrangement we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting perspectives to this role.