Managing Director, Strategic Communications - Technology

Bully Pulpit International • San Francisco, CA

92d • $200,000

About The Position

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 250 team members in six countries and ten offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., Düsseldorf, London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for both American and European clients. We are seeking a seasoned, outcomes-driven Managing Director to lead and expand our Strategic Communications practice for a portfolio of high-stakes Technology clients. This is a leadership position for a proven professional who can operate at the intersection of business, politics, and public policy, combining strategic consulting rigor with the agility and urgency of a modern political campaign. This role reports to a Partner.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive, senior experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or a leadership role at an integrated agency or consulting firm.
• Deep and demonstrated expertise in advising executive-level clients within the Technology sector on high-stakes corporate reputation and policy challenges.
• Proven ability to manage and grow a multi-million-dollar client portfolio (on track to manage over $5M in annual net revenue), including responsibility for profitability and revenue targets.
• A track record of success in new business acquisition and leading large, complex pitch processes.
• Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex policy or technical details into compelling, high-impact narratives.
• Must be deeply knowledgeable about the current political, media, and cultural landscape, with experience running integrated campaigns (combining earned, owned, and paid media).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior strategic advisor to C-suite and executive leaders within the technology sector, guiding them through complex challenges related to corporate reputation, public affairs, and market positioning.
• Independently run large and complex (multi-service) books of business, working across a variety of corporate and/or public affairs projects.
• Design, sell, and oversee the execution of comprehensive, integrated communications campaigns—ensuring seamless coordination across policy intelligence, message development, earned/owned media, and digital/paid advocacy.
• Drive accountability for measurable outcomes, utilizing data and analytics to prove campaign impact and continually optimize strategy, shifting focus from pure media relations to demonstrable change in opinion or policy.
• Anticipate and advise clients on emerging political, regulatory, and cultural shifts (e.g., AI governance, antitrust, social impact) that affect their brand and operations.
• Seen as an expert in your field by senior clients—a strategist, not just an account lead—and command original expertise within the technology vertical.
• Responsible for the technology client portfolio, ensuring client profitability, efficient resource management, and controlled growth.
• Lead the entire account lifecycle, from initial client contracting and scoping through final campaign and measurement, including renewing and growing your book of business.
• Accountable for the efficient time management of agency resources under your supervisory oversight.
• Responsible for ensuring quality of deliverables and supporting internal agency operations.
• Help the agency hit its top-line goals by proactively identifying, pitching, and winning integrated strategic communications business—developing net new inbound leads and working with Executive Leadership to finalize deals.
• Craft persuasive proposals and lead high-stakes pitches, articulating a differentiated strategy that leverages the agency's data-driven, campaign-centric model.
• Elevate the agency’s profile as a leading strategic partner by acting as a public-facing expert and thought leader on technology, policy, and communications trends (speaking, publishing, etc.).
• Be an ambassador for the brand in your region/vertical, proactively and independently networking and developing relationships to attract new talent and increase agency presence.
• Expected to stay in front of market trends and provide valuable strategic input to agency growth considerations.
• While not responsible for agency governance, you will provide feedback to Executive Leadership on organization-wide issues and the agency’s strategic direction, including regular participation in leadership meetings.
• Provide ideas for new marketing initiatives, contribute to defining staff priorities, and to staff recruitment.
• Responsible for driving agency culture and contributing to the staff’s professional development opportunities.
• Mentor and manage a team, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture that values speed and cross-functional integration, and scaling by training and developing future agency leaders.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%
• Generous time off for vacation
• $50 monthly phone reimbursement
• Unlimited sick time
• 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees