Director, External Communications (North America Infrastructure)

Parsons Corporation

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Director of External Communications (North America Infrastructure) to join our team! What You'll Be Doing: Develop, lead, and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with Parsons’ North American Infrastructure business objectives and growth priorities. Provide strategic, holistic communications and marketing support to Parsons’ North American Infrastructure segment growth, including transportation, aviation, rail and transit, and other related markets. Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, developing, executing, and maximizing the effectiveness of the corporation’s dynamic external communications and marketing programs that support strategic business priorities. Partner with business development teams to support major pursuits and campaigns with tailored communications strategies. Cultivate and manage relationships with key infrastructure, engineering, and industry media outlets. Position Parsons’ North America Infrastructure executives and subject matter experts as thought leaders through media engagements, authored/owned content, and events. Lead integrated communications campaigns that highlight Parsons’ solutions across Infrastructure markets. Lead a team of communications professionals supporting the business unit. Foster collaboration across Corporate Affairs and with business units to drive unified messaging and alignment. Develop and track metrics to measure the success of external marketing and media relations efforts.

Requirements

Highly collaborative, dynamic individual focused on partnership and delivering unified success for the entire team, not the individual.
15+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, or public relations.
Experience working for large critical infrastructure companies or clients.
Ability to shape and lead geographically diverse teams with at least 8+ years of management experience.
Proven track record of successfully managing and mitigating crisis communications efforts, including planning, response, and training.
Experience navigating complex organizations, while gaining trust and advising corporate leadership.
Ability to comprehend and explain complex capabilities and initiatives to audiences that have various levels of understanding.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
Exquisite attention to detail, an eye for creativity, and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with Parsons’ North American Infrastructure business objectives and growth priorities.
Provide strategic, holistic communications and marketing support to Parsons’ North American Infrastructure segment growth, including transportation, aviation, rail and transit, and other related markets.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, developing, executing, and maximizing the effectiveness of the corporation’s dynamic external communications and marketing programs that support strategic business priorities.
Partner with business development teams to support major pursuits and campaigns with tailored communications strategies.
Cultivate and manage relationships with key infrastructure, engineering, and industry media outlets.
Position Parsons’ North America Infrastructure executives and subject matter experts as thought leaders through media engagements, authored/owned content, and events.
Lead integrated communications campaigns that highlight Parsons’ solutions across Infrastructure markets.
Lead a team of communications professionals supporting the business unit.
Foster collaboration across Corporate Affairs and with business units to drive unified messaging and alignment.
Develop and track metrics to measure the success of external marketing and media relations efforts.