Sr. Manager, Technology Executive Communications & Speech Writing

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Job Specifications:

• Working as part of the global Technology Marketing + Communications team, this role will help the Technology's Group Chief Executive & CTO and other Tech leaders communicate with external and internal audiences to advance Accenture's Technology business priorities, and provide strategic communications counsel and tactical comms advice
• This is a hands-on role that will not only shape the executive communications strategy, but also help execute it while working with colleagues in marketing and communications in Technology and across the company
• Navigating ambiguity with grace and being simultaneously strategic and excellent at execution are critical to success in this role
• We are looking for a technology storyteller who can come up with thought-provoking ideas and create beautiful copy, messaging and presentations used with clients, media and analysts and other internal and external audiences - all while working within tight deadlines
• The ideal candidate will have a strong writing background, with a track record of working and writing on deadline with senior leaders in the private or public sector

Key responsibilities

• Develop a strategic, highly differentiated and flawlessly executed Technology Group Chief Executive & CTO communications program tied to business priorities and the overall Technology Group Chief Executive & CTO agenda
• Interpret complex technology innovations and translate into bold, compelling and distinctive content appropriate to the audience and channel (media, digital, social, keynotes, video and more)
• Develop industry insights and leadership perspectives on an ongoing basis to be used by the Group Chief Executive & CTO in communicating with Accenture's Executive Committee and Global Management Committee and in client discussions, media and analysts, speeches and for internal input into relevant strategic initiatives
• Create unique and high-quality communications "experiences" for the Technology Group Chief Executive & CTO with Accenture people, clients, ecosystem partners and priority external audiences
• Identify and orchestrate external engagement opportunities, including speaking engagements, social media opportunities and digital platforms
• Develop an influencer relations program to support key strategic growth areas-working with our media relations team, social media team and internal people communications
• Quickly evaluate and capitalize on "of the moment" executive communication opportunities
• Collaborate seamlessly with Marketing + Communications colleagues around the world to orchestrate program extensions and connections for the Technology Group Chief Executive & CTO with other senior leaders within Accenture
• Continually incorporate the latest technologies and cutting-edge innovations to amplify communications for the Technology Group Chief Executive & CTO
• Oversee communications processes and outputs to maintain precision, high quality, and consistency

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Qualifications

Skills and Work Experience:

• Exceptional communications strategy, content development and storytelling skills
• Ability to quickly absorb complex concepts and translate them into powerful messaging and speaking points
• Outstanding poise and executive presence, able to "represent" the Group Chief Executive with senior executives within and outside Accenture
• Proven ability to provide deep and original thinking about complex issues and make them easily understood by a broad audience
• Exceptional message development and writing skills to create a variety of content for social media, speeches, thought leadership, presentations, video and more
• Exceptional oral communications skills, and the proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders
• Superb PowerPoint skills to deliver signature keynote presentations
• Strong organization, program and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet milestones, meet tight deadlines and communicate status on concurrent projects
• Excellent negotiation, influence, mediation, conflict management and executive stakeholder management skills
• Bold creativity and a passion for new technology trends and the future
• Willingness to learn quickly, take initiative and maintain focus
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a virtual, problem-solving environment
• Exceptionally strong teaming skills
• Excellent negotiation, influence, mediation and conflict management skills
• Personal flexibility to work virtually, sometimes in the office (post COVID) or travel where and when required
• Willingness to participate in virtual meetings outside of regular business hours to accommodate other time zones
• Sensitivity to the cultural variances across different countries

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree required in marketing & communications, journalism or related. Previous executive communications experience in technology industry is required. Experience working in journalism and/or writing on deadline is highly desirable
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in marketing and communications; experience in applying marketing concepts; branding and message development skills

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