Customer Communications Manager - Vehicles
Tempe, AZ, US
Requisition ID: 19878
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
- Short and long-term disability plans
- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Summary
This role is responsible for leading SRP’s Communications Vehicles team, which manages SRP owned communications and marketing vehicles, including customer email, direct mail, and newsletters; develop personalized, multi-touch communications journeys to foster engagement, satisfaction and loyalty among SRP’s customers, stakeholders and the public. Partner with subject matter experts across the organization to optimize communications to best deliver SRP’s messages to customers and the public.
The ideal candidate will have experience leading high-performing teams with a track record of delivering seamless, personalized experiences that meet business objectives and support customer satisfaction.
public. Partner with subject matter experts across the organization to optimize communications to best deliver SRP’s messages to customers and the public.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic guidance to SRP’s Communications Vehicles Team, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to continuously improve omni-channel communications and journey-based marketing, ensuring strategies reflect current best practices and evolving industry trends.
- Ensure the quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of customer-facing email and direct mail communications.
- Lead and develop a team of digital communication strategists, ensuring aligned priorities and efficient resource allocation.
- Create and enhance industry-leading email and direct mail experiences that help customers and stakeholders easily access important information, understand key initiatives, and strengthen their connection to the SRP brand.
- Leverage data insights, performance metrics, and industry best practices to optimize channel performance, support corporate objectives, and strengthen customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine personalized, multi-touch journeys across email and direct mail to ensure timely, relevant communications at every point of the customer lifecycle.
- Establish clear priorities and continuously provide efficient resourcing to meet a high-volume workload while balancing short-term and long-term goals/needs.
- Oversee budget for key systems, training, and related business needs.
- Partner with teams across SRP to prepare for crisis situations, ensuring owned digital platforms can effectively support customers and the public during critical events.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to evolve processes and technology.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
Education
Experience
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 11 years may be considered.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to inspire teams through creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including clear, concise, structured, and accessible writing.
- Ability to communicate complex topics effectively and deliver compelling presentations to varied leadership levels.
- Proven ability to apply initiative and technical expertise to develop effective solutions to complex problems.
- Awareness of email marketing and direct mail best practices, legal considerations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with Zeta or similar best-in-class email marketing platforms.
- Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of complex work within deadlines and budget.
- Demonstrate strong executional leadership by balancing technical precision with compelling storytelling and visually engaging content across planned campaigns as well as urgent or crisis scenarios.
- Commitment to continual improvement in personal leadership capabilities and passion for developing team members.
- Strong team leadership and resource management skills within high-volume, high-complexity environments.
Testing and Certifications
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix