Sr. Manager, Public Relations & Corporate Communications

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Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Public Relations & Corporate Communications to lead the development and execution of CAI's public relations and corporate communications programs. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role owns the craft and quality of external and internal messaging — from press releases to award submissions and brand-aligned internal communications — while serving as CAI's primary day-to-day liaison with outside Public Relations agency. This position will be full-time and remote.

"This position does not offer employment sponsorship. All candidates must be eligible to work without need for sponsorship by employer."

What You’ll Do

• Write, edit, and refine press releases, executive bylines, media pitches, and soundbite copy that reflect CAI's brand voice and business priorities

• Develop action plans that translate PR and communications strategy into clear, time-bound execution steps

• Collaborate closely with CAI's external Public Relations agency to develop and execute strategic PR initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and brand standards

• Support internal communications efforts, ensuring messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with CAI's brand messaging and core values

• Research award and recognition opportunities, draft compelling submission narratives

• Contribute to the continued success of established PR programs by identifying and introducing innovative, creative strategies and story angles

• Partner with cross-functional groups across the organization — including Sales, HR, Operations, and executive leadership — on targeted programs and projects that enhance internal and external communication

• Maintain current knowledge of emerging PR and communications trends, tools, and best practices, and recommend changes to programs, policies, or practices as appropriate

• Manage, coach, and develop one direct report, setting priorities and reviewing work to ensure quality and consistency of output

• Track and report on PR and communications performance metrics, sharing results and insights with the CMO and other stakeholders

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related discipline, ideally within a corporate or agency environment

• Prior experience managing or mentoring a direct report or junior team member preferred

• Experience managing the relationship with an external PR agency is required

• Prior experience at a technology services company or in the SLED space is preferred

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style across press releases, bylines, executive talking points, and internal communications

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to build and execute action plans against multiple concurrent initiatives an deadlines

• Sound news judgment and a demonstrated ability to identify and shape compelling stories and award-worthy achievements

• A collaborative, relationship-driven approach to working with agency partners and cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role receive paid time off and may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.