Managing Director, Head of Leadership Communications, Global Corporate Affairs

Overview
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Global Communications consists of three specialism-based teams: Strategic Communications (which is comprised of three pillars: the Global Reputation Campaigns and Programs team, the Media Relations & Issues Management team and the Social Media team), Internal Communications, and Leadership Communications. This exciting role sits in the Leadership Communications Team.

Reporting to the Head of Global Communications, the successful candidate will lead strategic communications for the Global Chairman & CEO, CEO Office, and COO. Working in partnership with the Global Communications Leadership Team, they will develop and execute integrated communications strategies that align with business priorities, strengthen employee engagement, and bring KPMG's Strategy to life across the organization.

What you will do

• Lead and provide strategic communications support to the Global Chairman & CEO, while overseeing the Leadership Communications team that supports the Global Chief Operating Officer and other senior leaders. Working closely with the Head of Global Communications, drive the development and execution of leadership communications strategies that advance key business priorities, enhance KPMG's reputation, and support the firm's trust and growth ambitions
• Lead a wide range of global leadership communications projects that reach both internal and external audiences
• Lead and oversee the alignment and coordination of the Global Chairman and CEO's internal and external profile via various platforms
• Lead and execute the Global Chairman & CEO, COO and CAO internal communications strategy including message development, townhalls (speeches, presentations), partner conferences and reporting
• Advise the firm's global senior leaders on best practices and proven communications approaches that enable successful programs and deliver exceptional results; serve as strategic advisor to ensure alignment and consistency of internal messaging across all channels
• Develop and implement program measurement aligned to our Global Corporate Affairs Strategy
• Leverage national/regional practice activity globally where appropriate

What you bring to the role

• 12+ years of communications experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, developing and executing strategic internal communications programs within a professional services or similarly complex environment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
• Exceptional written, verbal, and storytelling skills, including significant speechwriting experience for senior executives.
• Demonstrated experience advising and partnering with C-suite, board-level, Partners and other senior leaders in a matrix organization.
• Strong track record of managing high-profile communications strategies, stakeholder engagement and outreach programs which promote business leaders
• Experience of developing compelling value propositions for services/campaigns and creating integrated issues-based platforms both for promoting relationships and generating revenue
• Experience building and managing relationships with external stakeholders such as global industry bodies, academic institutions, global media owners and global content/services providers
• Exceptional project management and influencing skills with the ability to get buy-in and support for projects from diverse and often widespread stakeholders; comfortable working with senior leaders
• Flexibility to collaborate across different time zones to accommodate global colleagues

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