Sr. Manager- Communications

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Job Description:

Senior Manager, Transformation Communications (Solventum) 

 

3M Health Care is now Solventum 

 

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science. Our goal is to improve patients' lives while helping healthcare professionals perform at their best. 

 

We partner with leading minds across healthcare to ensure every solution combines advanced technology with compassion and empathy. At Solventum, we never stop solving for you. 

 

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role 

 

As Senior Manager, Transformation Communications, you will play a critical role in shaping how we communicate and drive awareness and adoption of Solventum’s Transform for the Future initiative. 

 

This role serves as a primary communications partner to the Transformation Management Office, helping translate complex transformation priorities into clear, actionable communication strategies that drive alignment, understanding and engagement across the organization. 

 

As part of the Communications and Corporate Marketing team, you will lead the planning and execution of communication strategies that support enterprise transformation efforts. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and strong execution to ensure employees understand what is changing, why it matters and what it means for them. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Transformation Communications Strategy 

• In partnership with change management leaders, develop and execute communication strategies that support enterprise transformation initiatives, with a focus on Transform for the Future 

• Partner closely with Transformation Management Office leaders to define clear narratives, positioning and messaging frameworks 

• Ensure communications align to company priorities, business objectives and key milestones 

 

Communication Planning & Execution 

• Build and manage integrated communication plans across transformation initiatives, including audience segmentation, messaging, channels and timing 

• Coordinate communication across initiatives to reduce overlap and avoid change fatigue 

• Establish tools, templates and standards to ensure consistency and quality 

 

Program & Project Support 

• Serve as the primary communications advisor for Transformation Management Office initiatives 

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver clear, coordinated communication for major programs and milestones 

• Maintain a transformation communications calendar to track key activities and ensure alignment across teams 

 

Content Development 

• Develop high-quality content including leadership messages, presentations, FAQs, intranet content, newsletters and talking points 

• Translate complex transformation topics into clear, concise and engaging communication 

• Ensure messaging is consistent, audience-specific and easy to understand 

 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, program teams and business partners 

• Provide guidance and coaching on effective communication approaches 

• Gather feedback to inform communication strategies and improve effectiveness 

 

Change Adoption & Measurement 

• Track communication effectiveness using engagement data, feedback and qualitative insights 

• Identify areas of confusion or resistance and adjust communication strategies accordingly 

• Drive continuous improvement in how transformation communications are delivered 

 

Governance & Operations 

• Support governance processes to ensure alignment and consistency across transformation communications 

• Manage workflows, timelines and coordination across multiple initiatives 

• Partner with internal teams and external vendors as needed 

 

Your Skills and Expertise 

 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in communications, public relations, journalism, business or a related field 
• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications or change communications 
• Proven experience supporting large-scale transformation or enterprise change initiatives 

• Experience partnering with senior leaders and translating complex topics into clear communication 

 

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Certification in Prosci or an equivalent change management platform is preferred 

• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts 

• Strategic thinker who can also execute and deliver in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills 

• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines across large initiatives 

• High level of judgment, professionalism and attention to detail 

• Ability to work through ambiguity and evolving priorities with a steady, solutions-oriented approach 

• Experience in healthcare, medtech or regulated industries is a plus 

 

Work location: Remote 
Travel: Up to 25% 
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized 
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship 

 

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers a range of programs designed to support your physical and financial well-being. We regularly benchmark compensation and benefits to ensure they are competitive with companies of similar size and scope. 

 

   

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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