Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Icertis•Reston, VA

2d•$130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Icertis is seeking a strategic, high-impact Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to shape the company’s market presence and strengthen its reputation with key business audiences. Reporting to the AVP of Brand Marketing & Communications, this role leads external communications and public relations, focusing on earned media visibility and paid media programs with top-tier and targeted trade outlets. The role leads Icertis’ external PR agency, sets strategic direction, and is accountable for impact. It also oversees paid media and collaborates with Brand, Content, Demand Generation, and other marketing teams to create a consistent presence across earned, paid, owned, and social channels. The position partners with Content Marketing on social media and with HR on internal communications so that the company’s external narrative and employee experience remain connected. This highly visible role requires a communicator who combines strategic thinking and execution, has strong media instincts, and can turn complex business and technology topics into compelling stories. The role also manages a Lead Analyst focused on internal communications and social media.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field.
Demonstrated success setting communications strategy and driving meaningful earned and paid media results at a corporate or brand level.
Experience leading and managing PR agencies and external partners.
Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, including the ability to turn complex technology and business concepts into compelling narratives.
Experience developing integrated communications programs that champion company values and drive employee engagement.
Strong business acumen and ability to connect communications strategy to company priorities and measurable outcomes.
Proactive, curious, creative mindset and a bias toward action.
Exceptional judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity and sensitive situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in B2B technology, enterprise software, SaaS, or another complex, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Translate company strategy, business priorities, momentum, research, product innovation, and industry trends into communications opportunities that elevate reputation, differentiation, and relevance with priority audiences.
Build 360-degree communications plans for corporate announcements, research, customer stories, executive visibility, events, product launches, and industry developments.
Own Icertis’ global PR and media relations strategy and the quality and impact of earned media presence.
Drive executive visibility programs that establish Icertis leaders as credible, differentiated voices.
Guide development of media pitches, press materials, contributed content, talking points, media briefings, and other assets for earned and paid programs.
Standardize internal communications as the company scales, establishing repeatable rhythms to inform employees about business strategy, priorities, and culture.
Review and guide internal communications content, including videos, newsletters, leadership communications, and All Hands materials.
Own and develop the company’s LinkedIn and Instagram strategy, collaborating with Content Marketing on an editorial calendar for buyer audiences and employees.
Act as functional manager for the Lead Analyst focused on internal communications and social media.
Lead the external PR agency, set strategic direction, and hold it accountable for impact.
Oversee paid media efforts and work across Brand, Content, Demand Generation, and other marketing teams to create a cohesive presence across earned, paid, owned, and social channels.
Partner with Content Marketing on social media and HR on internal communications.