Manager, Technology

Edelman; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Singapore seeks a Manager in the Technology Sector to advise clients, develop deep understandings of their businesses, and lead integrated communications programmes from strategy to campaigns. You will manage large projects and teams, mentor colleagues, and ensure work delivers against client objectives.

In this role you will stay ahead on technology trends in Asia, apply insights to campaigns, and collaborate across Edelman’s network to grow client impact while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Superior writing and verbal communications, with a persuasive style.
• Ability to multitask, delegate, and manage multiple assignments and teams.
• Understanding of global tech sector trends, especially Asia/SEA.
• Keeps up with emerging technologies and their role in comms campaigns.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Understands clients’ businesses and key stakeholders including consumers, employees, investors, regulators and media.
• Leads research, planning and development of comprehensive Communications Marketing campaigns.
• Manages large projects and teams across multiple sizable accounts.
• Produces persuasive written materials for clients and proposals.
• Tracks project financials and helps meet revenue targets.
• Grows accounts by introducing Edelman capabilities to clients.
• Builds Edelman brand through networking and participation in industry groups.
• Supports and mentors team members through learning initiatives.

Skills

Writing & editing

Verbal communications

Project management

Budgeting & financial tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

As a Manager in the Technology Sector team at Edelman Singapore, you will play a key role in the team, working with some of the world’s largest and most influential technology brands. You will be a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients, developing a strong understanding of their businesses, communications priorities and the rapidly evolving technology landscape. You will lead the delivery of integrated communications programmes, from strategic planning and media engagement to executive positioning, thought leadership and campaigns, ensuring work is insightful, creative and delivers against our clients’ objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Understands clients’ businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc.
• Leads research, planning and development of comprehensive Communications Marketing campaigns
• Ability to manage large projects, as well as teams, on multiple sizable accounts
• Demonstrates writing excellence when crafting internal and client correspondence, communications plans, press materials, new business proposals, etc.
• Tracks and monitors project financials (e.g., budget vs. actual) and meets client revenue targets
• Grows account organically by introducing clients to relevant Edelman capabilities, including resources outside of group, to advance their business goals
• Grows network of industry clients and participates in relevant professional organizations and networking activities that will grow Edelman’s brand recognition and own reputation
• Initiates new business process, including identifying new business opportunities and helping lead the RFP response process
• Displays strong presentation skills
• Mentors, coaches and supports all team members and ensures self staff are developing abilities through Edelman Learning Institute and other trainings, including on-the-job training and mentoring

What Is Required Of You

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing
• Superior writing and verbal communications skills, specifically with the purpose of writing to persuade; demonstrated ability to effectively multitask, delegate and manage assignments and accurately evaluate others’ work
• Understanding of global technology sector trends, with a focus on Asia / South East Asia region and the ability to draw insights from this understanding to counsel clients
• Stays up to date with emerging technologies and trends and demonstrates understanding of how they integrate into Communications Marketing programs
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.