Senior Director - Communications - VMware - Singapore

Job description
VMware is looking for a highly motivated, experienced communications executive to lead and coordinate the company’s internal and external communications strategy and execution in APJ. This candidate will report to the VP of Marketing in APJ, and will be an integral part of the VMware executive leadership.


Responsibilities

In addition to leading a team of high performing communications managers and agencies, they will be responsible for ensuring VMware’s core messages, brand essence, and ensure VMware’s value propositions are being promoted both internally and externally to all audiences. Specific responsibilities include:

Leading and managing a world-class APJ communications organization.
Continuing the build out of a multi-tier industry analyst/influencer program.
Defining and driving across organizations formal, integrated communications programs for customers, partners, media, analysts, employees and shareholders.
Take the lead in shifting VMware’s brand reputation to compete in highly competitive cloud first market.
Overseeing executive communications programs that leverage the broad expertise of VMware’s executive leadership.
Initiating, leading and ensuring flawless execution of innovative pan regional thought leadership campaigns.
Leveraging social media to create a more engaging and two-way conversation with core audiences.
Ensuring the quality of executive speaker engagement programs, including executive visits, business-relevant industry communications, coaching and tools.


Requirements

The appropriate candidate will have a strong track record of building high-performance teams, with a reputation for execution excellence. They have ideally managed in a matrix model, and have shown the ability to influence and manage across organizational boundaries. Core background requirements include:

15+ years of experience in corporate communications and communications management with experience in and a strong grasp of technology markets.
A track record of leveraging innovative approaches and new channels in communications functions.
Practical experience in social media programs and channels.
A recognized industry leader, both internally and externally.
A team first, individual second management style.
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the agility to respond to new and changing requirements based on both a market and company environment.
The ability to work in a matrix environment and orchestrate across organizations, regardless of direct line-of-sight management.
The ability to rationalize message volume and nuance messages for multiple audiences.
Be results-oriented, with a discipline of measurement and improvement.
Be strong communicators themselves, in both small and large group settings.
Possess proven leadership and motivational skills with a passion for excellence and a constant desire to innovate and improve.
Extensive experience in regional communications, across a wide range of languages and cultures .
High levels of energy, drive and commitment, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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