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Technology Communications & Adoption Specialist II
Baird’s technology communications and adoption specialist owns communications and enablement deliverables across a portfolio of IT projects, helping associates understand and use changing technology. The work includes upgrades, migrations, new tools, process changes and AI-related initiatives, under the direction of the Director of IT Client Services.
The work
You’ll maintain communication plans and calendars for assigned projects, translating technical detail into messages for end users, business stakeholders and leaders. The role selects and coordinates channels such as email, intranet, Teams and digital signage, maintaining consistent tone and branding. You’ll work with project managers, system owners and subject matter experts to understand the changes and their impact on audiences.
The learning side ranges from quick-start guides, FAQs and job aids to short videos and lightweight e-learning. You’ll recommend formats using adult-learning and change-management principles, and coordinate or facilitate demonstrations, office hours and walkthroughs for go-lives and significant technology changes. You’ll also keep the IT training library current as tools and processes evolve.
Alongside the AI Communication & Adoption Lead, you’ll carry out aligned AI and wider IT communications and adoption activities, answer routine questions and support adoption within projects. You’ll gather user feedback and track available communication, training and post-launch adoption measures to identify themes and recommend improvements. The role also supports cross-functional initiatives as priorities shift.
Qualifications
- At least two years’ experience in IT communications, technology change management, instructional design, training or a related area.
- Working knowledge of technology-change communications, adult-learning and change-management principles.
- Experience creating learning content that makes technical topics accessible to non-technical audiences, such as guides, FAQs, job aids and videos.
- Working knowledge of AI tools and relevant use cases, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and common authoring and communication tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including tailoring content to different audiences, and the ability to collaborate across IT and the firm.
- Ability to manage communications and training across concurrent IT projects, with attention to detail and organisation.
- A growth mindset focused on innovation, continuous learning and improvement.
- A bachelor’s degree in communications, instructional design, information technology or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Practical details
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid: three days per week in the office and two remotely.
- Pay
- Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability.
- Benefits
- For US benefit-eligible associates, Baird describes health care, ten paid holidays and additional paid time off, a 401(k) match up to $3,250, and professional development support. Parental bonding leave is described as 16 weeks at full pay for a primary caregiver and eight weeks for a secondary caregiver. Benefits are subject to eligibility and terms.
- Visa sponsorship
- Baird is not currently hiring for this position anyone who now or in the future requires employment visa sponsorship.
- Role title
- The vacancy header calls the role “Technology Communications & Adoption Specialist”; the role description calls it “Technology Communications & Adoption Specialist II”. These titles differ.
- Application accommodation
- For an accommodation to view or apply for a role or during the application or employment process, call 866-837-3914 or email [email protected].
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Source checked 5 November 2026
https://www.bairdcareers.com/jobs/r20261234/technology-communications-adoption-specialist/
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