Senior Manager, Head of Middle East Communications

Salesforce.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a Senior Manager to lead their communications program in the Middle East. This role involves developing strategies to enhance awareness and reputation while engaging diverse audiences, including employees and media. With a focus on narrative development and stakeholder management, you will ensure cohesive messaging aligned with organizational goals. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and proven leadership in communications.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in internal and external communications roles.
• Strong relationships with media across business and technology sectors.
• Experience in matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategy in the Middle East.
• Manage communication programs for regional leaders.
• Oversee media engagements and PR agency collaborations.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Leadership

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Job description

Senior Manager, Head of Middle East Communications

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Category: Marketing & Communications

Role Description:

We are seeking a senior communications leader to drive a holistic communications program in the Middle East. The role involves engaging all internal and external audiences including employees, customers, media, and partners, to confidently tell the company's story.

Responsibilities:

1. Communications Strategy: Partner with international and global teams to develop and execute a strategy that enhances awareness and reputation for Salesforce in the Middle East.
2. Strategic counsel and leadership: Serve on the Middle East Leadership Team, providing strategic communication advice to the SVP and General Manager, and act as the escalation point for communication issues.
3. Executive Communications: Manage communication programs for regional leaders and senior executives, crafting authentic narratives and engagement initiatives.
4. Narrative and key message development: Create and promote the company narrative tailored to the Middle East, inspiring customers and fostering brand affinity.
5. Media relations: Oversee media engagements and PR agency collaborations.
6. Employee communications: Collaborate with the employee communications team to align messaging with leadership priorities.
7. Policy Communications: Work with marketing, government affairs, legal, and privacy teams to develop thought leadership campaigns.
8. Operations: Support budgeting, reporting, and global alignment processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Over 10 years in internal and external communications roles
• Strong relationships with media across business and technology sectors
• Experience representing the company in industry organizations
• Stakeholder relationship management skills
• Leadership skills with experience working in matrix organizations
• Critical thinking skills and a collaborative attitude

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