Director Communications - BSC Mid Atlantic South Comms (Hybrid)

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for providing advice and counsel to senior executive leaders with respect to external and employee communications strategies and tactics as well as for leading the development and oversee coordination of external communications and employee communications strategy to support the Mid Atlantic South Marketing and Comm's vision and to enhance company reputation at BGE, Pepco, and DPL Maryland. In addition, this position will develop and establish relationships with internal stakeholders and other external organizations (including media, state and local government, public interest groups) and serve as primary spokesperson to the news media along with communications team. The incumbent will oversee the execution and management of external and employee communications programs, including managing communications resources as required; the assignment, editing and critiquing communications materials; coaching and feedback for employees and others assigned.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure quality and effective communication of company goals and initiatives to external stakeholders, including media, customers, elected officials and regulators
• Ensure quality of all employee communications programs and initiatives and provide communications support to all internal stakeholders
• Establish and manage corporate brand and advertising program
• Budget supervision and development
• Direct staff of five, including hiring, talent development, performance management and recognition

Job Scope

Develop and implement internal and external communications strategy. Individual must work closely with senior executive team and other Communications Directors across business units.

Responsible for measuring effectiveness of communications programs, providing oversight and ensuring execution of programs.

A high level of thought leadership is required.

Oversee a staff of five, including two managers and three specialists. Ability to work cross functionally with Senior Manager of Communications and direct reports to ensure overall success of department.

Individual must possess exceptional communications and interpersonal skills.

Develop and implement internal and external communications strategy. Individual must work closely with senior executive team and other Communications Directors across business units.

Responsible for measuring effectiveness of communications programs, providing oversight and ensuring execution of programs.

A high level of thought leadership is required.

Oversee a staff of five, including two managers and three specialists. Ability to work cross functionally with Senior Manager, Communications and direct reports to ensure overall success of department.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, dynamic and technical organization
• 5 years in a leadership role
• An intuitive and highly strategic thinker; exceptional experience leading a team of people; can engender support and trust from a team and lead through influence
• Project management expert, ability to meet deadlines, establish clear priorities quickly and bring projects to completion on time and within budget
• A proven track record of working effectively under pressure and handling a heavy workload
• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues to various stakeholders
• Strong intellectual capacity; a quick learner.
• Known ability to influence public opinion through leadership, credibility and clear message delivery.
• A highly strategic thinker who is self confident and appropriately aggressive, characterized by such traits as straightforwardness, flexibility, a sense of urgency and at home in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Individual must possess exceptional communications and interpersonal skills
• In lieu of degree, 15-20 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MBA

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $160,800.00/Yr. - $221,100.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.