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Communications Specialist

Akkodis, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Akkodis is seeking

a Communications Specialist

for

a 12 Month Contract

position with a client located in

Kearny Mesa/ San Diego, CA (Onsite).

Pay Range:

$36- $45/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Location:

Kearny Mesa, CA (3 days in downtown, 2 days in Kearny Mesa)

ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a Communications Specialist to drive the communication plan and manage internal and external stakeholder communications for our client projects. You will be a critical part of the team, supporting enterprise-level transformations and ensuring smooth communication throughout the ERP implementation process.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Execute Communication Plans:

Create and manage communication schedules to ensure timely and clear messaging to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management:

Conduct regular status meetings and coordinate with key stakeholders to update on project progress, challenges, and solutions.

Collaborate with IT Teams:

Build strong relationships with IT teams to facilitate information exchange and ensure successful project execution.

End-Customer Communication Strategy:

Define and execute communication strategies for reaching end customers, including how, where, and when to communicate key updates.

Support Organizational Change Management (OCM):

Serve as the “eyes and ears” for OCM, ensuring that communication aligns with overall change management goals.

Relationship Building:

Cultivate strong relationships across teams with humility and a focus on collaboration.

Project Understanding:

Gain a solid understanding of the ERP system being implemented, its significance, and communicate its importance to stakeholders.

Early Morning Meetings:

Participate in early-morning meetings (7 AM), ensuring active participation and engagement. Remote attendance is permitted, but candidates must be prepared to be on camera and act professionally as if attending in person.

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience in Communication Roles:

Previous experience in corporate communications or change management roles is highly beneficial.

Strong Interpersonal Skills:

Must be comfortable working with diverse teams, especially IT, and engaging with stakeholders at various levels.

Organizational Skills:

Ability to manage multiple communication tasks and schedules effectively, ensuring all messages are delivered on time.

Understanding of Corporate Environments:

Experience working in large, complex corporate environments is a plus.

Adaptability & Willingness to Learn:

Ability to ramp up quickly and gain an understanding of the ERP system and its impact.

Technical Competence:

Basic understanding of ERP systems is beneficial but not required.

Communication Tools:

Proficiency with digital communication platforms and tools for remote and in-person meetings.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact

Amit Kumar Singh

at

Amit.Singh@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit Offerings Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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