Hitachi Data Systems
Executive Communications Manager
Hitachi Data Systems, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
The company
We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers - from banks to theme parks - can focus on achieving the incredible with data.
If you've seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you've seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate - and wow their customers. Right now, we're laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We're looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team - and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.
Meet the team
We're seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. Executive Communications Manager to join our small but mighty team of Comms professionals chartered to drive thought leadership, increase executive voice and influence company culture. You'll lead external and internal communications for the two senior execs leading our Marketing and HR functions - a fantastic opportunity to shape messaging and drive impact around innovation, reputation and transformation as the company embarks on an ambitious plan to grow our business and brand. There's no shortage of need or opportunity here, so expect to do more than the job description.This is a strategic role calling for someone eager and able to: work with top leaders, align comms plans to strategic business objectives, collaborate with multiple global teams, apply superior writing and project management skills - and have a good time as part of an energetic and optimistic Comms function.
What you'll be doingDevelop executive communications strategies, platforms and assets, to include thought leadership opportunities and content, and employee communications plans and materialsConnect and collaborate with adjacent functions, including Marketing, PR, Social, Thought Leadership, Events, Brand to increase Comms effectiveness and support mutual successDefine communication objectives and KPIs, measure performance against goals, and conduct analysis, reporting and refinement for continuous improvementWork in multiple ways -- independently, within team, cross-functionally and even into broader company ecosystem -- to enhance exec presence and impactServe as trusted comms advisor, including speaker placement and coaching and supporting the success of the execs' extended teamSupport and contribute to our department role as a Communications Center of Excellence, exemplifying comms best practices, and providing consultation across the organization as neededWhat you bring to the team
Masters and/or Bachlor's degree in Marketing and Communication.Accomplished communicator with 4+ years in an ExecCom role supporting C-level or SVP execsSuperior communication skills, both verbal and written, a talent for storytelling, and ability to simplify complex issues and tailor comms to audienceAdept at juggling multiple projects, reprioritizing deliverables, and managing reviews and expectations of various stakeholdersExecutive presence including confidently taking a PoV, supporting a position with data, educating an audience with insights, and leading by influence in a complex global organizationGood at spotting gaps and needs, sourcing opportunities, thinking strategically, and executing with down-to-the-last-detail excellenceAbility to work independently but also as part of team; be agile but also seek consistency and scalability; seek clarity but also able to deal with ambiguity.This role will travel ruffly 10%.
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About us
We're a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers - from banks to theme parks - can focus on achieving the incredible with data.
If you've seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you've seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate - and wow their customers. Right now, we're laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We're looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team - and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.
Meet the team
We're seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. Executive Communications Manager to join our small but mighty team of Comms professionals chartered to drive thought leadership, increase executive voice and influence company culture. You'll lead external and internal communications for the two senior execs leading our Marketing and HR functions - a fantastic opportunity to shape messaging and drive impact around innovation, reputation and transformation as the company embarks on an ambitious plan to grow our business and brand. There's no shortage of need or opportunity here, so expect to do more than the job description.This is a strategic role calling for someone eager and able to: work with top leaders, align comms plans to strategic business objectives, collaborate with multiple global teams, apply superior writing and project management skills - and have a good time as part of an energetic and optimistic Comms function.
What you'll be doingDevelop executive communications strategies, platforms and assets, to include thought leadership opportunities and content, and employee communications plans and materialsConnect and collaborate with adjacent functions, including Marketing, PR, Social, Thought Leadership, Events, Brand to increase Comms effectiveness and support mutual successDefine communication objectives and KPIs, measure performance against goals, and conduct analysis, reporting and refinement for continuous improvementWork in multiple ways -- independently, within team, cross-functionally and even into broader company ecosystem -- to enhance exec presence and impactServe as trusted comms advisor, including speaker placement and coaching and supporting the success of the execs' extended teamSupport and contribute to our department role as a Communications Center of Excellence, exemplifying comms best practices, and providing consultation across the organization as neededWhat you bring to the team
Masters and/or Bachlor's degree in Marketing and Communication.Accomplished communicator with 4+ years in an ExecCom role supporting C-level or SVP execsSuperior communication skills, both verbal and written, a talent for storytelling, and ability to simplify complex issues and tailor comms to audienceAdept at juggling multiple projects, reprioritizing deliverables, and managing reviews and expectations of various stakeholdersExecutive presence including confidently taking a PoV, supporting a position with data, educating an audience with insights, and leading by influence in a complex global organizationGood at spotting gaps and needs, sourcing opportunities, thinking strategically, and executing with down-to-the-last-detail excellenceAbility to work independently but also as part of team; be agile but also seek consistency and scalability; seek clarity but also able to deal with ambiguity.This role will travel ruffly 10%.
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About us
We're a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.