Senior Director - Communications

Michael Page; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive CTC

High-visibility leadership role

Global presence

Job summary

A global B2B multinational is seeking a seasoned professional for a high-impact leadership role in shaping India's communications strategy. The successful applicant will have over 20 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, and media relations, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. This position offers the opportunity to lead integrated communications at a national level and engage in high-visibility initiatives within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, media relations, or journalism.
• Proven ability to lead integrated communications at a national level.
• Strong understanding of Indian media landscape and stakeholder ecosystems.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute India's integrated communications strategy.
• Lead media relations and government communication.
• Drive internal communication programs to strengthen employee engagement.
• Collaborate to ensure consistent messaging across stakeholders.
• Oversee program execution, agency partners, budgets, and metrics.

Skills

Corporate communications

PR

Media relations

Strategic advisory skills

Team building and mentoring

Storytelling

Job description

• Global Industry‑leading B2B MNC
• High‑impact leadership role shaping organisation's communication strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a global, industry‑leading B2B multinational known for its strong market presence, innovation, and trusted partnerships across international markets.

Job Description

• Develop and execute India's integrated communications strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Lead media relations, thought leadership, government communication, and reputation/crisis management.
• Drive internal communication programs that strengthen employee engagement and organisational alignment.
• Collaborate across a matrix organisation to ensure consistent, high‑quality messaging across stakeholders.
• Oversee program execution, agency partners, budgets, and communication effectiveness metrics.

The Successful Applicant

• Brings 20+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, media relations, or journalism at large corporates, MNCs, or reputed agencies.
• Proven ability to lead integrated internal and external communications at a national level.
• Strong understanding of the Indian media landscape and key stakeholder ecosystems, including government and policy.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and strategic advisory skills.
• Comfortable operating in matrix organisations with multiple senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and skilled at building and mentoring high‑performing teams.

What's on Offer

• Be part of a large, global B2B multinational with a strong industry reputation.
• Step into an impactful, high‑visibility leadership role shaping India's communications strategy.
• Attractive and competitive CTC aligned with senior leadership responsibilities.