Executive Brand&Outreach Program Manager

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Deadline to apply : January 29, 2025

Pay Grade

Position Summary

The Executive Brand & Outreach Program Manager will add value, provide strategic counsel and position CPS Energy’s Executives as thought leaders and experts in the industry by building their presence internally and externally through clear branding, creative storytelling, and authentic content development.

This role will work collaboratively with the Office of the President, the Executive Leadership Team, Chiefs of Staff, Business Management Strategists, Corporate Communications & Marketing and other departments, as needed, to manage the development, integration and implementation of a broad range of activities that will facilitate effective planning and oversight of projects for successful deployment of thought leadership initiatives company-wide.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Content Development & Branding :

Alignment with business strategic priorities and consistent corporate messaging

Storytelling (personal & professional), ghostwriting, and social media messaging

Creation, management, and review of internal & external print, digital, AV & presentations

Management of image, appearance, and professional bios

Develop tailored strategic branding plans for multiple leaders

Speaking Engagement Preparation & Administration :

Research, vet, coordinate and manage speaking engagements and publication opportunities for multiple leaders

Staff executives at events to include evenings and weekends, when necessary

Track and report on the execution of goals and objectives of executive brand & outreach

Represent leadership on preparatory calls and provide speaking recommendations for optimal event experience

Conduct thorough safety walk-thrus at all event venues and AV confirmation

Provide coaching and feedback sessions, if needed

Awards & Recognition :

Research, draft, track, and coordinate award nominations and submissions for CPS Energy as an organization, business units, the President & CEO, Executive Leadership, and other thought leaders in our organization.

Additional Responsibilities Include :

Proactive research and outreach for new stakeholder and community partners for speaking engagement opportunities

Liaison to increase community relationships and public engagement opportunities.

Provide ad hoc support to executives in completion of initiatives

Ensure timely delivery on obligations to include preparation packets pre-event, and development of internal and external follow-up communications post-event

Build and maintain strong relationships with all levels of leadership and stakeholders in collaboration with Corporate Communications & Marketing (i.e. local, state and industry agencies, publications, PR firms, media contacts, etc.)

Event planning to include event program design, speaker confirmations, logistics (facilities, catering, security, etc.), when needed

Research and monitor industry trends and best practices for executive brand and thought leadership

Consult and provide direct and indirect leadership for cross-functional teams and projects

Represent the Executive Brand department at internal and external meetings, as necessary

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Increasing responsibility experience in executive brand management, corporate affairs, client management or a related role

Broad-range hands-on experience in areas such as, client management, account services, event planning, strategic planning, resource planning, team facilitation, group problem solving or process improvement work

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and other similar management tools.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Detail-oriented and proven history of “on-time” delivery of projects.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including executive leadership, to represent the company and executive in a professional manner.

Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills (i.e. personality and social skills).

Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, set priorities and successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously..

Acts in concert with CPS Energy core values and behavioral principles.

Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License with a favorable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in building or enhancing the profile of senior executives through the use of multiple channels
• Significant work experience with established local or national PR firms disciplined
• Master’s Degree in related field

Competencies

Driving for Results

Demonstrating Initiative

Communicates Effectively

Delivering High Quality Work

Establishing Relationships

Working with Ambiguity

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in communications, public relations, business management or related area; proven working experience may be used in lieu of degree

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from events, meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After-hours and weekend work and travel may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force infrequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Light duty work. May work in different environments such as wet, humid, hazardous, and noisy when attending CPS Energy Power Generation and other facilities.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.