Internal Communications Senior Manager

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Columbia, MD, USA
In-Office
109K-145K Annually
Senior level
Security • Software
The Role
Lead global internal communications strategy and execution, ghostwrite executive messaging, manage channels (intranet, email, Slack, video), coordinate All Hands and announcements, partner with HR and leadership on change management, measure engagement using employee feedback and analytics, and manage platforms, vendors, and governance.
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Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role:

As the Internal Communications Senior Manager you will lead the strategy and execution of global internal communications to ensure employees stay informed, connected, and engaged. This position is responsible for shaping internal communications strategy, translating business priorities into clear and compelling messaging, and partnering with senior leaders to reinforce Tenable's culture and strategic direction. You will serve as a dedicated partner for executive communications, taking on responsibilities that include ghostwriting, messaging development, leadership announcements, and coordinating company-wide All Hands meetings.This role is part of the corporate communications team, reporting to the Sr. Director, Corporate Communications.

Your day-to-day will involve developing and content about a range of topics from new corporate initiatives, product announcements and events across various internal channels, such as email, company intranet, video, and corporate messaging platforms. To ensure effective and scalable communications, you will also manage internal communications platforms, tools, vendors, and governance processes while measuring the success of your programs through employee feedback and data-driven insights to continuously improve outcomes.

Your Opportunity:

  • You will partner closely with HR and leadership teams to support culture-building, employee engagement, change management, and key company initiatives.
  • You will have the opportunity to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, taking programs from concept through delivery.
  • You will act as the "air traffic controller" for corporate messaging, using strong storytelling instincts to synthesize complex business and strategic concepts into content that resonates across all levels of the organization.
  • Ensure consistency in tone, branding and messaging across platforms while maintaining a communications strategy built to drive engagement and reinforce key messages.

What You'll Need:

  • 5 to 8+ years of professional experience in internal communications, with at least 5 years developing and executing internal communications strategies and programs.
  • Proven experience in executive communications and ghostwriting. This includes a range of activities from developing social media posts and videos to internal emails.
  • Exceptional writing, editorial, proofreading and verbal communications skills; ability to clearly communicate across a variety of platforms and confidently make recommendations to senior stakeholders, including executive leadership.
  • Strong storytelling skills that support a well-informed, engaged and connected workforce across various regions and cultures. 
  • Outstanding project and change management skills, including proven experience managing global announcement and event calendars.
  • Experience establishing continuous two-way employee feedback loops and using qualitative and quantitative data to measure KPIs.
  • Experience managing internal communications platforms (e.g., intranets, Slack, email marketing platforms, digital signage).
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to partner with HR, secure executive buy-in, and manage external vendors.
  • Proficiency with the Google Workspace suite, internal communications software stacks, and data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau).
  • B.A./B.S. degree in marketing, journalism, communications, human resources, or equivalent work experience.

And Ideally:

  • Experience in or familiarity with the technology or cybersecurity industries is preferred.
  • A curiosity-driven approach to emerging tools, including AI and LLMs, with a track record of adopting new technology to work smarter, move faster, and elevate the quality of communications output.

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This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.

US Pay Range
$108,500$144,500 USD

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels.  If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.

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Skills Required

  • 5 to 8+ years professional experience in internal communications, with at least 5 years developing and executing internal communications strategies and programs
  • Proven experience in executive communications and ghostwriting
  • Exceptional writing, editorial, proofreading and verbal communications skills
  • Strong storytelling skills to engage diverse regions and cultures
  • Outstanding project and change management skills, including managing global announcement and event calendars
  • Experience establishing two-way employee feedback loops and using qualitative and quantitative data to measure KPIs
  • Experience managing internal communications platforms (intranets, Slack, email marketing platforms, digital signage)
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills with ability to partner with HR, secure executive buy-in, and manage external vendors
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau)
  • B.A./B.S. degree in marketing, journalism, communications, human resources, or equivalent work experience
  • Experience in or familiarity with the technology or cybersecurity industries
  • Curiosity-driven approach to emerging tools, including AI and LLMs, and track record adopting new technology

Tenable Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tenable and has not been reviewed or approved by Tenable.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials highlight comprehensive medical and mental health coverage with family-forming support and gender-affirming care, alongside an Employee Assistance Program. Feedback suggests coverage depth is a core strength of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO is emphasized, and some teams note additional time-off style perks such as summer Friday hours. Feedback suggests time-away policies are a relative strength.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility RSUs and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are frequently highlighted alongside base pay. Feedback suggests these equity elements contribute meaningfully to perceived total compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MD
1,847 Employees

What We Do

Tenable®, Inc. is the Cyber Exposure company. Over 30,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. As the creator of Nessus®, Tenable extended its expertise in vulnerabilities to deliver the world’s first platform to see and secure any digital asset on any computing platform. Tenable customers include more than 50 percent of the Fortune 500, more than 30 percent of the Global 2000 and large government agencies. Learn more at www.tenable.com.

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