DGM / Head – Corporate Communications

ProLegion Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLegion Inc. in Bengaluru invites a seasoned DGM / Head – Corporate Communications to steer corporate messaging, media relations, internal comms, and digital presence across Telecom, Renewable Energy, BESS, Power, and Technology sectors.

The role collaborates with the Board and senior leadership to shape reputation, guide crisis communications, and elevate brand positioning through integrated strategies, campaigns, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Brand Management, Media Relations, Crisis Communication, or Strategic Communications.
• Proven ability to engage with CXOs, senior leadership, media, government/regulatory stakeholders, industry bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of corporate branding and digital/social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical subjects into clear, compelling messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall corporate communications strategy aligned with business goals.
• Establish corporate messaging, guidelines, and positioning across businesses and subsidiaries.
• Lead media relations including press releases, briefings, interviews, and thought leadership.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategy, messaging, and stakeholder perception.
• Own and strengthen the organization’s corporate brand identity and market positioning.
• Monitor corporate reputation and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop internal communications framework with HR and leadership.
• Manage digital and social media strategy and content calendars.
• Provide crisis communication framework and rapid response materials.
• Prepare leadership communications and support major events and external engagements.

Skills

CXO engagement

Media relations

Crisis communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications

Job description

Job Position - DGM / Head – Corporate Communications

Location: Bangalore – Head Office

Reporting To: Director

Experience: 15+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced DGM / Head – Corporate Communications to lead the organization’s corporate communication, brand positioning, media relations, internal communications, digital presence, and reputation management strategy.

The role will be responsible for strengthening the company’s corporate identity and positioning it as a credible, innovative, and growth-oriented organization across the Telecom, Renewable Energy, BESS, Power, and Technology sectors.

The incumbent will work closely with the Board, senior leadership, business heads, HR, media, industry bodies, and external stakeholders to develop communication strategies that support business objectives and strengthen corporate reputation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Communication Strategy

• Develop and implement the overall corporate communications strategy aligned with business goals.
• Establish clear corporate messaging, communication guidelines, and positioning across businesses and subsidiaries.
• Lead communication for major business developments, strategic initiatives, projects, partnerships, achievements, and milestones.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategy, messaging, and stakeholder perception.

2. Media & Public Relations

• Develop and execute proactive media engagement strategies.
• Lead press releases, media briefings, interviews, feature stories, leadership articles, and industry commentary.
• Act as an authorized spokesperson at relevant industry forums and media interactions.
• Identify opportunities for awards, industry recognition, speaking engagements, and thought leadership.

3. Brand & Corporate Reputation Management

• Own and strengthen the organization’s corporate brand identity and market positioning.
• Ensure consistency in corporate messaging, visual identity, tone, and communication standards.
• Develop brand-building campaigns highlighting innovation, technology, sustainability, and business achievements.
• Monitor corporate reputation and stakeholder perception and recommend corrective actions when required.

4. Internal Communications

• Develop a structured internal communication framework to improve employee awareness, engagement, and alignment.
• Partner with HR and senior leadership on organizational initiatives, policies, culture, leadership messages, and key announcements.

5. Digital & Social Media Strategy

• Develop and manage content calendars covering corporate news, projects, achievements, technology, people, ESG, leadership, and industry insights.
• Monitor digital engagement, brand sentiment, and audience response.
• Strengthen the organization’s digital presence as a credible industry brand.

6. Crisis & Reputation Communication

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive crisis communication framework.
• Provide strategic communication counsel during reputational, operational, regulatory, environmental, or stakeholder-related situations.
• Prepare holding statements, FAQs, media responses, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure timely, consistent, and controlled communication during sensitive situations.

7. Leadership & Stakeholder Communications

• Develop communication materials for the Board and senior leadership, including speeches, presentations, articles, interviews, and executive communications.
• Support major corporate events, conferences, customer meets, leadership forums, and strategic announcements.

8. Corporate Events & Industry Engagement

• Lead communication strategy for corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, product/project launches, and stakeholder forums.
• Coordinate with external agencies, event partners, media organizations, and industry associations.
• Drive participation in relevant awards, rankings, certificates, and industry recognition programs.

9. Content & Communication Governance

• Oversee press releases, corporate presentations, newsletters, brochures, website content, leadership articles, speeches, videos, and other communication assets.
• Ensure all external communication is factually accurate, legally appropriate, brand-aligned, and consistent with organizational positioning.

10. Team & Agency Management

• Build and lead a high-performing corporate communications team.
• Develop capabilities across media relations, content, digital communication, internal communication, and brand management.
• Manage external PR, creative, digital, media, event, and communication agencies.
• Establish clear deliverables, governance, performance metrics, and cost controls for external partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Brand Management, Media Relations, Crisis Communication, or Strategic Communications.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience engaging with CXOs, senior leadership, media, government/regulatory stakeholders, industry bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of corporate branding and digital/social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical and business subjects into clear and compelling communication.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and crisis communication skills.
• Experience managing internal teams as well as external PR, creative, digital, media, and event agencies.
• Experience in Telecom, Renewable Energy, BESS, Power, Technology, Infrastructure, or related industries will be an advantage.