General Manager/Vice President - Communications - IT/ITeS

Job description :

Corporate Communications :

- Oversight for corporate communications, formulating and driving communications strategy and positioning from Leadership levels downwards, both externally and internally. 

- Developing Focused Branding strategy, Investor Relations, keeping the organizational goals in mind, thereby contributing to a strong image management and growth of the organization. 

- Internal Communication on relevant issues through systemic and proactive employee communication approach 

- Coordinate with the PR agency on an ongoing basis to formulate their deliverables and execute the PR plan 

- Drive and increase positive built up of experience hosting internal and external visitors, relationships and create a strong thought leadership position. 

- Initiate and monitor communication activities in order to realize the desired uniform and integral positioning of the company

- Design and implement strategic communication initiatives that include digital and social media channels and niche communications to increase the visibility and understanding of the institution's vision and purpose.

- Actively engage, cultivate and manage branding communication to secure coverage surrounding the programmes, special events, public announcements and other projects.

- Proactively identify opportunities for engagement, relationships and influence by being current with developments that relate to all key stakeholders and partners.

- Anticipate reputational risk issues and develop and implement appropriate communication actions.

- Lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of the brand guidelines.

- Review the governance standards and operational protocols for the sign-off on all corporate communications emanating from the institution, to ensure that quality assurance is maintained, and brand guidelines are adhered to.

- Work with management to develop internal communications programmes and processes required to support organisational change and employee engagement initiatives.

- Professionals with 12+ years of experience from IT/ITES industry preferred.