Director, North America Communications Lead - 🔥
Cognizant is expanding its Global Communications team to accelerate the company’s cadence of business and strategic communications for our North America Commercial organization as a key strategy in driving growth and innovation across our largest market, comprising about 75 percent of our annual revenue.
Job Description
Cognizant Global Communications is looking for a seasoned professional to lead North America Commercial communications. The successful candidate must have deep experience in designing and implementing multi-channel, strategic communications on a range of issues for diverse internal and external audiences. You will be experienced working with senior executives; understand how to convert communications strategies into measurable business results; able to accept, synthesize and implement constructive feedback from diverse sources; and be fiercely collaborative with colleagues across the globe. You will juggle multiple projects, work on tight deadlines and occasionally work flex hours. Excellent English-writing skills are required and travel may be up to 20 percent of the time.
This role will report into the head of Global Internal Communications and will partner closely with the North America Commercial leadership team, the heads of Global Marketing, Social Media, and External and Executive Communications.
Responsibilities
- Develop short- and long-term messaging frameworks to drive key business goals and strategies across our North America business verticals comprised of Financial Services & Insurance; Healthcare; Communications, Media & Technology; and Products & Resources
- Partner closely with our Social Media team on a North America social media strategy and implementation
- Partner closely with our Global External Communications, Executive Communications and Marketing teams to drive thought leadership for our NA business president and his key leaders
- Create and drive the North America employee communications strategy in partnership with and support from the Global Internal Communications and Global Sales Communications teams
- Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders
- Create and implement comprehensive, engaging and effective communications campaigns and collateral
- Write and edit a variety of messages including emails, intranet articles, blog posts, video scripts and marketing materials
- Establish a system to measure communications effectiveness
Skills & Experience
- 15+ years’ experience in senior communication roles in a corporate, agency or media environment
- Proven proficiency in writing English-language communications for senior executives and large, diverse audiences
- Proven proficiency in creating multi-channel corporate communication campaigns
- Experience creating communication strategies and implementing them through in-person, video and other digital channels
- Experience in Organizational Change Management
- Versed in new and emerging communications technologies and practices
- Ability to think creatively and strategically
- Passionate about driving business results through multi-channel communications
- Sales and commercial communications experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree (Communications, Public Relations, English, Journalism or Marketing degree preferred)
- Advanced degree in related specialization area preferred
It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for people. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you.
Job Location : San Francisco, California, United States
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Apr 07 2020
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 193 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.
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