Senior Communications Leader – Strategy & Events

McKinsey & Company; Doha; On-site; QAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Doha, DAW, QA, is seeking a Manager - Communications for an on-site, full-time role. The position focuses on shaping strategic communications, leading flagship events, and managing relations with partners and sponsors.

You will drive high-quality writing and oversee broader branding initiatives in alignment with firm objectives. Based in Doha, you will work with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging campaigns, protect the firm’s reputation, and ensure timely execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 8+ years in business communications or related field.
• Experience in strategic communications, events, and reputation management.
• In-depth writing, editing, and storytelling with strong project management.

Responsibilities

• Shape creative communications strategies to showcase McKinsey’s capabilities.
• Lead planning and execution of flagship events, roundtables, and dinners.
• Manage sponsorships, speaking opportunities, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with client activation teams and drive post-event amplification.
• Ensure branding and messaging are consistent across channels and campaigns.
• Develop metrics to measure impact and optimize outreach strategies.

Skills

Communications strategy

Event planning

Team leadership

Vendor management

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Budget management

Public relations tools

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Doha, DAW, QA, is seeking a Manager - Communications for an on-site, full-time role. The position focuses on shaping strategic communications, leading flagship events, and managing relations with partners and sponsors.

You will drive high-quality writing and oversee broader branding initiatives in alignment with firm objectives. Based in Doha, you will work with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging campaigns, protect the firm’s reputation, and ensure timely execution