JOB OPENING
Communications Manager
Supporting Country:
Singapore
Location:
Singapore
Vacancy ID:
VAC3445
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a communications strategist to C-Suite executives, business and functional stakeholders, including to the SVP and GM, APAC.
Develop and execute executive platforms and integrated communications strategy to proactively and reactively reach and engage with internal and external audiences.
Engage and coordinate cross-functionally across communications / marketing, executive stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure strategic business objectives are supported through communications programs.
Identify the best channels and formats to deliver executive communications internally and proactively use data points / metrics to adjust tactics and maximize impact.
Develop and manage execution of all SVP communications across a variety of needs and channels, including, All Hands, virtual site visits, town halls, and more.
Lead strategic storytelling that connects strategic initiatives and aligns to NetApp’s larger corporate narrative and business strategy.
Partner closely with various internal stakeholders, Global Comms. as well as the rest of the Integrated Communications team members, Internal Communications and other key partners to develop internal and external communications materials and ensure alignment.
Partner closely with Investor Relations to help amplify key earnings messages internally.
Partner closely with the PR and social media teams to further build executives’ thought leadership presence and help advance our corporate narrative in the marketplace.
Support a range of transformation communications programs and strategies that inform, develop knowledge, inspire and engage employees regionally
Manage external agency partners, where required, in support of specific projects and ongoing, long-term assignments.
Successfully measure the progress, results and impact of communications efforts to produce actionable insights for continual improvement.
DESCRIPTION
Our client is a global cloud-led, data-centric software company, is seeking a self-motivated and creative corporate communications professional to join our APAC Integrated Communications team in Singapore.
Job Summary
As Internal Communications lead for APAC, he/she is required to collaborate with select executive leader/s on the development and implementation of strategic communications platforms that help advance our corporate narrative and business strategy. Specifically, in this role, the senior manager/manager will serve as a strategic communications partner to senior executives and stakeholders, including to the SVP and GM, APAC.
We are looking for an experienced communications strategist with previous experience working for a large organization at the senior executive level. Candidates must be able to develop and execute creative, successful multi-channel communications strategies for internal and external audiences and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The right candidate should have comprehensive experience in external, internal, crisis and executive communications as well as organic social media. A high degree of creativity and technology domain knowledge is a plus.
As Senior Manager/Manager, Executive Communications, the candidate will be responsible for developing a strategy as well as execution of
- Our global and local internal and executive communication strategies (including social media) that generate market awareness for APAC, as well as
- Our internal communications programs that keep employees informed, engaged and inspired.
DELIVERABLES
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SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
Demonstrated ability to work with and influence senior executives, providing positioning counsel and executing with a sense of urgency
Experience in and strong knowledge of the technology industry highly preferred
APAC perspective and experience working at a global company; understanding and sensitivity to global and regional differences
Proven ability to build relationships within the organization, communicate regularly with key individuals and interface with all levels of staff, including executive management
Strategic thinking and data-driven, proactive execution Strong organization, program and project management as well as content development skills
Strong executive presence
High emotional intelligence; strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience contributing to business goals through strategic communications for large, complex organizations
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the demonstrated ability to turn complex ideas into stories and visual concepts
Deep understanding of modern communications tools, including videos, podcasts, etc.
Excellent analytical and time-management skills
Flexible and resilient problem solver with the ability to build consensus and manage sensitive situations
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
Demonstrated experience in transformational programs and the ability to provide leadership in change management strategy and deliverables, while engaging multiple constituents and driving time-sensitive communications preferred.
Adaptability and ability to make an impact in a highly matrixed organization
Proficient computer skills, including strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams and One Drive).