Senior Manager / Lead, Corporate Communications

About the role

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Communications & Executive Advisory

• Develop and implement corporate communications strategies that elevate brand reputation and strengthen stakeholder trust

• Advise and prepare C-suite executives for high-profile media interviews, speaking engagements, panel appearances, and investor briefings

• Craft speeches, briefing notes, and key messaging for leadership — with the ability to pivot quickly during urgent or last-minute changes

• Lead communications around executive visibility, personal brand building, and thought leadership across channels (media, events, social)

• Crisis Communications & Issues Management

• Act as a key player in crisis communications planning and real-time response

• Own the development of crisis playbooks, reactive holding statements, FAQs, and incident comms workflows

• Manage time-sensitive escalations with internal leadership and external media under tight deadlines Media Relations & Press Engagement

• Lead both earned and paid media strategies with a strong grasp of news cycles and journalist priorities

• Handle media queries, press releases, interview coordination, and proactive storytelling

• Foster and maintain trusted media relationships, especially in the technology and data infrastructure space Internal Communications & Change Management

• Develop and roll out internal communication programs that drive engagement, culture, and alignment

• Partner with HR and functional leads to support change communications and leadership announcements

• Shape internal messaging that resonates across regional offices, including localization if required Agency & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and collaborate with external PR, creative, and media agencies, ensuring top-quality deliverables

• Craft clear, concise, and strategic briefs with pride in ownership and clarity of purpose

• Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, operations, and leadership to unify messaging and voice Leadership, Mentorship & Collaboration

• Be a strong team player who contributes to a high-performing comms culture

• Mentor and guide junior staff and teammates in writing, strategy, and campaign delivery

• Champion collaboration across regions and time zones

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
• 10–15 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or brand communications
• Strong experience handling crisis communications and internal communications programs
• Proven ability to work closely with C-level leaders and prepare them for media or public-facing events
• Track record in advising leadership on complex or sensitive matters with clarity and confidence
• Strong media handling skills, including press relationships and media training
• Familiarity with tech and data infrastructure narratives — experience in data centres is a plus
• Highly adaptable, calm under pressure, and able to thrive in fast-paced or reactive environments
• Excellent storytelling, writing, and editing skills — with the ability to shift tone for different audiences
• Self-starter who takes initiative, leads projects with minimal supervision, and owns outcomes
• Collaborative mindset with a positive attitude and strong team ethic