Location

This is a remote position. You can work from home and be located anywhere in NA

About the team

The Vice President, Corporate Communications is responsible for shaping and executing the company's
global communications strategy to enhance brand reputation, drive employee engagement, and support
business objectives. This role oversees all aspects of corporate communications, including media
relations, executive communications, internal communications, crisis and issues management, and
thought leadership.
Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), the VP will lead a high-performing team and collaborate
closely with executive leadership, marketing, HR, legal, and investor relations to ensure consistent and
compelling messaging across all audiences and channels

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What you will do

• Define and lead the global corporate communications strategy aligned with the company's
  mission, values, and business goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on communications matters, including
• reputation management, media engagement, and crisis response.
• Lead global media relations efforts, including proactive storytelling, press releases, media
  outreach, and relationship building with key journalists and outlets.
• Oversee executive communications, including speechwriting, presentations, and thought
  leadership content for key leaders.
• Lead internal communication to foster employee engagement, alignment, and culture through
  effective messaging and storytelling.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans and serve as a key leader during issues
  management and reputational risk scenarios.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Legal to ensure alignment on financial communications and
  regulatory disclosures.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage, public sentiment, and communication effectiveness to
  inform strategy and improve outcome
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing communications team, fostering a culture of
  collaboration, innovation, and accountability

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related
  field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in marketing leadership roles, with a strong background in
  enterprise-level corporate communications, public relations, or related fields, ideally within B2B
  technology or SaaS environments, including exposure to public or pre-IPO company dynamics.
• Proven ability to define and lead enterprise-level corporate narrative, positioning, and strategic
  communications aligned to business growth and market priorities.
• Demonstrated experience advising C-suite executives and influencing senior stakeholders across
  complex, high-growth organizations.
• Deep expertise in global media relations, reputation management, and proactive storytelling
  across multiple audiences and channels.
• Strong understanding of public company communications, including regulatory considerations
  and financial communications alignment.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to build
  alignment internally and externally.
• Proven leadership capability with experience building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing
  teams.
• Analytical and data-informed mindset, with experience measuring communications
  effectiveness and translating insights into action.
• Strategic and creative thinker who can balance long-term vision with disciplined execution
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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world's supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we're committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company's blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.