SVP, Strategic Tech Communications & Growth

Teneolinkedin; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Teneo’s San Francisco office is expanding, seeking a Senior Vice President to lead complex strategic communications for technology companies during moments of transition. You’ll work with a senior team to shape client programs, elevate executive visibility, and build the Bay Area presence.

You will guide high-impact client work, mentor staff, and collaborate across divisions to deliver integrated solutions, leveraging AI to enhance quality and speed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in managing complex communications programs across technology, media, financial services, or healthcare.
• Experience counseling senior executives and working with external financial and legal advisors.
• A strong network and understanding of both traditional and non-traditional media.
• A track record of building or improving something, such as a team, process, program, or system.
• The ability to think creatively, approach communications from new angles, and handle both day-to-day account work and one-off client requests.
• Curiosity about AI and hands-on use of AI tools in your work.
• Comfort with the pace and ambiguity of a growing office.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Available to work from Teneo's San Francisco office at least three days a week.
• Experience in technology, media, or fintech, especially with mid- to late-stage startups preferred.
• Prior in-house experience at a technology company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex strategic communications planning and execution, using every lever together: earned media, social, events, executive visibility, and non-traditional media such as podcasts, newsletters, and online video.
• Oversee day-to-day account work and make sure deliverables are high quality, including strategic plans, messaging frameworks, press releases, talking points, presentations, Q&A documents, and briefing memos.
• Help clients through moments of transition, such as fundraising, IPO readiness, leadership changes, and shifts in business model or technology.
• Show how communications drives business results, and help clients think about how their communications function should evolve.
• Use your understanding of emerging-technology companies to help clients stay ahead of market trends.
• Serve as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members, and lead and develop the people working with you.
• Partner with Teneo senior management and other Teneo divisions to identify client needs and deliver integrated solutions.
• Bring new ideas to how the team works, including using AI tools to improve quality and speed.
• Represent Teneo in the Bay Area business community and help build our presence and reputation.
• Foster a team culture where quality and client satisfaction come first.

Skills

Strategic communications

Client leadership

Media relations

AI tools

Team development

Startup/tech experience

Public relations

Executive counseling

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Teneo’s San Francisco office is expanding, seeking a Senior Vice President to lead complex strategic communications for technology companies during moments of transition. You’ll work with a senior team to shape client programs, elevate executive visibility, and build the Bay Area presence.

You will guide high-impact client work, mentor staff, and collaborate across divisions to deliver integrated solutions, leveraging AI to enhance quality and speed.