[Hiring] Americas Integrated Communications Lead @Accenture

Role Description

Avanade is seeking an experienced communications professional to serve as the Americas Integrated Communications Lead. In this role, you will serve as the strategic communications partner to the Americas President and regional leadership team, leading the communications strategy and plan across internal and external audiences.

You will collaborate with communications specialists, agency partners, Marketing, Sales, HR, Microsoft and regional business leaders to deliver integrated communications across media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, social media and employee engagement.

You will help ensure a clear, consistent and compelling Avanade narrative across the Americas, strengthening Avanade’s position as a leading Microsoft partner focused on AI-powered business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated communications strategy and plan for the Americas, aligning communications activities with regional business priorities, growth initiatives, launches and key market moments.
• Serve as the strategic communications partner to the Americas President and regional leadership team, providing counsel on internal and external communications.
• Develop executive communications materials, including talking points, scripts, keynote messaging, briefing materials and leadership communications.
• Lead communications strategy for the Americas President’s social media presence, including LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
• Translate global communications strategies, research and campaigns into locally relevant messaging for audiences across the Americas.
• Oversee regional media relations efforts in partnership with global communications teams and agency partners.
• Lead thought leadership and speaking opportunity development to position Avanade leaders as voices on AI, technology and business transformation.
• Support keynote and event communications for the Americas President.
• Contribute to integrated campaigns across earned, owned, social and employee communications channels.
• Lead employee communications from the Americas President across channels including Viva Engage, all-hands meetings, leadership cascades and in-person engagements.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, HR, Microsoft and agency teams to identify and amplify client stories, announcements and other communications opportunities.
• Provide strategic direction to communications specialists and external agency partners responsible for execution across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies, such as executive communications, media relations, thought leadership, social media or employee communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an in-house corporate communications function and/or communications agency environment.
• Experience within enterprise technology, professional services, consulting, AI, cloud or digital transformation.
• Experience adapting global communications strategies and campaigns for regional or local markets.
• Experience developing communications strategies across earned, owned, social and employee channels.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Experience managing or providing strategic direction to external communications agencies or specialist teams.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex technology and business topics into clear, audience-appropriate communications.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across business functions and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, AI and business transformation.

Benefits

• Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.