What We're Looking For

We’re seeking a Deputy Program Manager – Communications to lead strategic outreach and program messaging for the region’s most impactful infrastructure initiatives. This role is about more than communications — it’s about shaping how communities understand and engage with transformative projects.

This opportunity entails being responsible for managing a team to provide timely, accurate and effective communications programs to support the Client's projects and programs. This position provides leadership and coordination among a project management team on matters of internal and external communications and public outreach.

What You’ll Do:

• Manages overall communications efforts for the PMO team, including overseeing a staff.
• Develops strategic communications and public outreach plans for the overall program, as well as various individual projects and special initiatives.
• Develops messaging, speeches, presentations and other tools to communicate program information to various internal and external audiences.
• Coordinates and manages meetings, special events and other activities.
• Develops and oversees production of client projects and programs reports and other materials.
• Supports Client personnel, other consultants and contractors through effective communication regarding projects and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or related field
• 10 years Communications, Public Affairs or Government Relations experience

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree or professional certifications (APR, PMP, IABC) a plus.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in supervisory or leadership roles.

• Experience in transportation infrastructure environment

• Experience in program management, with proven ability to align communications across complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

• Experience managing employees.

• Familiarity with alternative delivery methods (design-build, CM/GC, progressive design-build) and how communications strategies adapt to these frameworks.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Nashville, TN (City Center)

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