Sutter Health · 11 hours ago
Program Manager, Communications
Los Altos
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expSutter Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Program Manager, Communications to design and execute innovative communications strategies. This role will partner with leadership to support operationalizing Sutter’s enterprise strategy through integrated storytelling and public relations, engaging key stakeholders across various platforms.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Design and execute innovative, audience-centered communications strategies that advance Sutter Health’s enterprise priorities
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to Division dyad leaders, CEOs and system partners
Lead communications planning and execution that supports operationalizing Sutter’s enterprise strategy
Drive integrated storytelling and public relations in close coordination with the media and team
Partner closely with External Affairs, Issues Management and Marketing to align on Division-based communications
Develop and implement multi-channel communications strategies to engage employees, physicians, community leaders and other key constituents
Oversee strategic communications and engagement efforts that strengthen Sutter’s visibility and standing among community organizations and influencers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's: Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations (PR), or related field
5 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge of strategic communications planning; social networking; graphic standards and corporate identity management; graphic design principles and production; news, feature, leadership presentations; script writing and editing techniques; publications development, production, and management; principles of photography and audio/video production; Web site development and maintenance; audience list maintenance, and special events coordination
Professional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, presentation and negotiation competencies, with the ability to interpret corporate goals and translate them into an effective communications/constituent relations plan
Current knowledge of regional, state and national health care and medicine issues, Northern California current events, and cultural and health care trends
Business acumen and exceptional analytic skills with the proven ability to provide innovative communication solutions to complex problems and to meet business objectives
Exceptional attention to detail with time management and organization skills, including the demonstrated ability to maintain production schedules and strictly adhere to multiple timelines and budgets
Functional knowledge of selecting/hiring third-party talent for creative services, graphic design and production, publication development and management, market research and advertising
Understanding of and experience with Lean or other process improvement philosophies and methodologies
Competency in Microsoft Office suite, including working knowledge of graphic design, data management, and statistical analysis software
Assess and understand target audience attitudes, opinions, and preferences; and then, develop communications to build consensus, awareness, or inform
Energize, mobilize, and influence by fostering productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituencies, including the effective management of resources
Synthesize information and ideas across a variety of subject matter areas and to create communication plans that generate an engaging and positive reader experience
Manage, prioritize and drive multiple projects in an ever-changing environment to deliver quality products and services on-time and on-budget
Negotiate effectively with staff, senior management, vendors, media partnerships, external agencies and organizations
Identify and solve complex problems, generate actionable recommendations, and make informed decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions
Build collaborative working relationships with peers, other departments, stakeholders, management, and vendors to achieve marketing goals and corporate objectives
Benefits
Yes
Company
Sutter Health
Sutter Health is a non-profit organization operating a network of hospitals and physicians in Northern California.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (19)
2024 (16)
2023 (14)
2022 (21)
2021 (24)
2020 (30)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.17MKey Investors
Department of Health Care Services
2025-05-19Grant· $23M
2016-11-22Grant· $1.2M
2013-10-09Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Megan Gillespie
Chief Executive Officer
Warner L. Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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