Americas Integrated Communications Lead

Accenture PLC; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 87.000 - 194.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Avanade is seeking an experienced communications professional to serve as the Americas Integrated Communications Lead. You will partner with the Americas President and regional leadership to craft and execute an integrated communications plan across internal and external audiences, aligning with growth initiatives and market moments.

You will translate global strategies into locally relevant messaging, lead media relations and thought leadership efforts, and guide communications across social

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies.
• Experience in in‑house corporate communications or communications agency environment.
• Experience transforming global campaigns for regional or local markets.
• Experience developing executive communications materials and leadership messaging.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the integrated communications strategy and plan for the Americas aligning with regional priorities and launches.
• Counsel the Americas President and regional leadership on internal and external communications.
• Develop executive materials including talking points, scripts, and keynote messaging.
• Own leadership communications across social channels, including LinkedIn.
• Translate global strategies into locally relevant messaging for audiences in the Americas.
• Oversee regional media relations with partners and agencies.
• Lead thought leadership and speaking opportunity development for Avanade leaders.
• Support keynote and event communications for the Americas President.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, HR, Microsoft and agency teams on client stories and opportunities.
• Direct and mentor communications specialists and external agencies.

Conocimientos

Integrated communications

Media relations

Executive communications

Thought leadership

Social media

Employee engagement

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

Descripción del empleo

Avanade is seeking an experienced communications professional to serve as the Americas Integrated Communications Lead. In this role, you will serve as the strategic communications partner to the Americas President and regional leadership team, leading the communications strategy and plan across internal and external audiences. You will collaborate with communications specialists, agency partners, Marketing, Sales, HR, Microsoft and regional business leaders to deliver integrated communications across media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, social media and employee engagement. You will help ensure a clear, consistent and compelling Avanade narrative across the Americas, strengthening Avanade’s position as a leading Microsoft partner focused on AI-powered business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the integrated communications strategy and plan for the Americas, aligning communications activities with regional business priorities, growth initiatives, launches and key market moments. Serve as the strategic communications partner to the Americas President and regional leadership team, providing counsel on internal and external communications. Develop executive communications materials, including talking points, scripts, keynote messaging, briefing materials and leadership communications. Lead communications strategy for the Americas President’s social media presence, including LinkedIn and other relevant platforms. Translate global communications strategies, research and campaigns into locally relevant messaging for audiences across the Americas. Oversee regional media relations efforts in partnership with global communications teams and agency partners. Lead thought leadership and speaking opportunity development to position Avanade leaders as voices on AI, technology and business transformation. Support keynote and event communications for the Americas President. Contribute to integrated campaigns across earned, owned, social and employee communications channels. Lead employee communications from the Americas President across channels including Viva Engage, all-hands meetings, leadership cascades and in-person engagements. Partner with Marketing, Sales, HR, Microsoft and agency teams to identify and amplify client stories, announcements and other communications opportunities. Provide strategic direction to communications specialists and external agency partners responsible for execution across the region.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies, such as executive communications, media relations, thought leadership, social media or employee communications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an in‑house corporate communications function and/or communications agency environment. Experience within enterprise technology, professional services, consulting, AI, cloud or digital transformation. Experience adapting global communications strategies and campaigns for regional or local markets. Experience developing communications strategies across earned, owned, social and employee channels. Experience partnering with senior executives and cross‑functional leadership teams. Experience managing or providing strategic direction to external communications agencies or specialist teams. Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex technology and business topics into clear, audience‑appropriate communications. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across business functions and external partners. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. Demonstrated interest in technology, AI and business transformation.

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Annual Salary Range

• Role Location Annual Salary Range California $94,400 to $224,600
• Colorado $94,400 to $194,100
• Connecticut $94,400 to $194,100
• District of Columbia $100,500 to $206,700
• Illinois $87,400 to $194,100
• Maine $80,400 to $165,300
• Maryland $94,400 to $194,100
• Massachusetts $94,400 to $206,700
• Minnesota $94,400 to $194,100
• New York $87,400 to $224,600
• New Jersey $100,500 to $224,600
• Ohio $87,400 to $179,700
• Virginia $87,400 to $206,700
• Washington $100,500 to $206,700

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