Associate Brand Manager - Corporate PR

INNOVATE without boundaries!At Milwaukee Tool, our People and our Culture drive everything we do. That's why we empower you with the tools, trust, and autonomy to lead communications that shape how our business embraces technology and data as core enablers of growth.

As part of our Corporate PR team, you'll serve as the dedicated communications partner for enterprise software, IT, and data initiatives. You'll translate complex technical programs into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with different audiences across the organization - from frontline employees adopting new tools to senior leaders shaping enterprise strategy.

Your Role on Our Team:

This role is ideal for a dynamic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about storytelling, change management, and digital transformation.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Strategic Communications
  • Develop and execute communication strategies for IT rollouts, enterprise software platforms, and data-driven initiatives.
  • Create internal campaigns that support adoption, drive change management, and showcase the business impact of technology.
  • Craft clear, engaging content including announcements, FAQs, presentations, videos, and intranet stories.
• Collaboration
  • Partner closely with IT, Enterprise Data, EPMO, and cross-functional business units to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with business objectives.
  • Work with Talent & Culture, Operations, and Marketing partners to embed tech adoption into broader employee and business engagement programs.
• Media Relations & Crisis Readiness
  • Support Corporate PR in responding to media inquiries related to enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
  • Prepare key messages, Q&As, and background content for leaders during external interviews.
  • Contribute to crisis communication readiness, ensuring IT/technology disruptions are communicated consistently to internal and external stakeholders.
• Project & Issues Management
  • Own project timelines and deliverables, ensuring communication milestones are met.
  • Track KPIs to continuously improve communications for IT and enterprise software initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to ensure clarity and transparency in messaging.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, or Business Administration
• Minimum 5 years' experience in marketing, communications, or related field

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Proven project management skills and strong attention to detail
• Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities, especially for simplifying technical topics
• Prior experience at Milwaukee Tool or strong familiarity with our business, culture, and user-first approach
• Proficiency in M365, SharePoint, Junglemail, Screencloud, Sprinklr, goHappy and other digital communication platforms
• This role requires Multi-Facility travel: 2 days Red Tag (Menomonee Falls) and 3 days Red Beacon (Downtown Milwaukee)

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, office environment.
• May sit for several hours at a time.
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
• Moderate noise i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits siteHERE.