Interim Communications Lead - BEST Program

Interim Communications Lead - BEST Program

Location:

Hybrid - Boston, Massachusetts
Duration:

3-6 Months
Position Type:

Contract
Position Summary

A large-scale enterprise transformation program is seeking an experienced Interim Communications Lead to support strategic and tactical communications initiatives for a high-visibility program environment.

This is a high-impact temporary role responsible for executing communications plans, maintaining stakeholder engagement, and ensuring timely, consistent delivery of project messaging. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with program leadership and Organizational Change Management (OCM) teams to develop clear, engaging, and actionable communications that support program momentum and organizational readiness.

The ideal candidate will be highly adaptable, capable of quickly integrating into a complex project environment, and skilled at balancing reactive communications needs with long-term communication planning.
Key Responsibilities
Audit current project communications activities to ensure alignment with the broader program roadmap
Draft and distribute high-quality communications including:

Project briefings
Status updates
Stakeholder communications
Presentations
Leadership messaging

Coordinate development and distribution of project materials such as:

Announcements
Reports
Newsletters

Maintain and update stakeholder distribution lists to ensure accurate communication delivery
Manage and organize SharePoint document repositories related to project communications and deliverables
Review project website content and recommend updates or enhancements
Monitor communication feedback channels and escalate complex concerns appropriately
Build and maintain trusted relationships with agency staff, leadership, and stakeholders
Ensure stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and project-ready throughout program activities
Prepare regular progress reports and maintain detailed project documentation to support continuity
Required Qualifications
Proven ability to quickly integrate into complex project environments and establish credibility with large teams
Demonstrated experience in:

Project communications
Public relations
Organizational communications
Change management communications

Strong professional writing and content development skills
Ability to rapidly learn program terminology, processes, and organizational culture
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially:

PowerPoint
Word
Outlook

Experience with digital communication platforms such as:

Mailchimp
WordPress
SharePoint

Strong ability to manage both urgent communications and long-term communication planning initiatives
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Skills
Experience supporting enterprise transformation or modernization programs
Familiarity with Organizational Change Management (OCM) methodologies
Experience working with government, public sector, or highly regulated organizations
Strong presentation and executive communication capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

For more details reach at

resumes@navitassols.com