Siemens Jobs

Job Family: Communications

Req ID: 421659

Are you a dynamic and innovative communications expert looking to make a significant impact in a leading global technology company? Siemens Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly skilled Head of Communications to join our team in Saudi Arabia & the Middle East and drive our communications strategy forward.

Siemens helps in driving your career passion, as we create innovative technologies that transform the everyday for billions of people around the world. From building smart cities to the automated factories of the future, Siemens is a technology company that responds to the needs of people and communities, leads the digital transformation, drives societal and economic development, overcome sustainability challenges and protects our planet.

If the transformational potential of smart infrastructure and digitalized industries excites you, then join us to tell the story of how Siemens contributes to the digital transformation and technology advancement journey of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. We are seeking a seasoned communications expert to lead the external and internal communications strategies and marketing activities for Siemens in Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh or Jeddah, you will spread the word about Siemens with local, regional, and global media, in a digital-first approach.

Your Role:

• Develop and implement an annual integrated communications plan.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media, industry partners, and government entities.

• Develop and edit content for press materials (press releases, interviews, feature stories), speeches, social media posts, newsletters, and other content.

• Maintain editorial calendars and produce stories that are aligned with global communications priorities and business objectives.

• Nurture a positive relationship with journalists; expand an influencer database and foster solid relations with them.

• Manage the planning and execution of the company’s internal and external events, conferences, exhibitions, seminars, trade shows, and customers events.

• Manage the effective and engaging involvement of the company’s executives in thought leadership and public speaking events.

• Develop and manage the related corporate communications and marketing content such as presentations, corporate videos, promotional videos, infographics, social media content.

• Manage and supervise the development of all the corporate branding activities including the branding materials and videos.

• Build effective ties internally with business and sales teams, and other corporate departments.

• Collaborate with and support the regional communications team.

• Drive the internal communications and employees engagement activities within the company.

• Manage budgets and external suppliers related to communications and marketing activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

• +5 years of proven experience in a PR and senior communications role, preferably within a multinational corporation.

• Act as a senior Communications and Public Affairs Advisor to C-Suite Management.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic. Ability to craft compelling content in Arabic and English; outstanding command of both languages is required.

• Facility with social media and digital communications channels.

• Trade shows and event management experience.

• Deep understanding and strong relations across the media landscape.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a self-driven, proactive and energetic communications leader who is passionate about the innovations transforming our world, and who has the drive and ambition to build a career with one of the world’s most successful engineering and technology companies. We’ve been for more than 175 years, have around +320,000 employees in almost every country, and strive to provide all employees with the ability to learn and grow.

What else do you need to know?

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.

Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the diversity that we enjoy in our company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com

At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse digital minds to develop tomorrow‘s reality. Find out more about the digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

Please note: Only complete applications will be considered in the selection process.