Communication & Marketing Manager
by OQ in Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables)
Lead the development and execution of the organization's internal and external communication, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement strategies to strengthen corporate reputation, employer brand, employee engagement, and market presence. Develop integrated communication and marketing plans aligned with corporate objectives, promote organizational values, enhance stakeholder relationships, and support business growth. Oversee corporate communications, media relations, digital communications, branding initiatives, marketing campaigns, employee engagement communications, and reputation management while ensuring consistency of messaging across all communication channels. Act in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategies, as well as policies, guidelines, governance requirements, and best international practices, while supporting national objectives and regulatory requirements. The position reports to the VP People, Technology & Culture within the People, Technology & Culture department and supervises 2 direct reports, with a total of 2 staff supervised. Develop and implement the corporate communication and marketing strategy aligned with organizational objectives and business priorities. Lead the development and implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, ESG commitments, and stakeholder expectations, while promoting sustainability initiatives internally and externally. Manage and coordinate the company’s social investment and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, including community engagement initiatives, partnerships, impact assessment, and communication of social value outcomes to stakeholders. Manage internal and external communication plans to ensure consistent and effective messaging across all stakeholder groups. Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, external partners, media representatives, and industry influencers. Lead corporate branding initiatives to enhance organizational reputation and brand equity. Design and manage integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, print, and other communication channels. Oversee leadership messages, employee communications, newsletters, announcements, presentations, and corporate publications. Manage the organization's digital presence, including website content, social media platforms, and other digital communication channels. Develop and execute employee engagement communication programs supporting organizational culture, change initiatives, and employee experience. Monitor media coverage and public perception, identifying opportunities and risks related to corporate reputation. Manage media relations activities including press releases, media briefings, interviews, and crisis communication responses when required. Ensure consistency and quality of corporate identity, branding standards, messaging, and visual communications across all platforms. Conduct market research, stakeholder analysis, and communication effectiveness assessments to identify opportunities for improvement. Measure, analyze, and report communication and marketing performance metrics and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Develop communication strategies supporting organizational transformation, technology initiatives, talent management programs, and business projects. Manage communication and marketing budgets to maximize value and return on investment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams so communication and marketing activities support business objectives and corporate priorities. Identify opportunities to enhance communication effectiveness through innovation, digital technologies, and emerging communication platforms. Manage external suppliers, agencies, designers, event organizers, and communication service providers as required. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, governance requirements, regulatory obligations, and brand standards. Support senior leadership with stakeholder engagement activities, executive communications, and strategic messaging. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Journalism, Media Studies, or equivalent, more than 8 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, or related fields, experience developing and implementing integrated communication and marketing strategies, corporate branding, media relations, stakeholder communications, digital marketing, social media management, content development, large corporate or regulated environments, organizational transformation and change communication initiatives, communication campaigns, events, and corporate reputation programs. Technical requirements include strong knowledge of corporate communications and marketing principles; expertise in digital communication platforms, social media management, and content marketing; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with communication analytics, digital marketing tools, and performance reporting; knowledge of media engagement, reputation management, and crisis communication practices; understanding of branding, corporate identity, and marketing campaign management; ability to develop communication plans, reports, presentations, and executive-level materials; experience managing websites, digital content management systems, and communication technologies; ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Reporting and Disclosure; Sustainability Strategy Development and Implementation; CSR Strategy Development and Program Management; and Social Investment Planning and Community Engagement. English verbal and written communication is required, while Arabic is an advantage. The role also includes sustainability strategy, ESG commitments, social investment, CSR, community engagement, stakeholder relationships, reputation management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, digital technologies, communication performance measurement, marketing performance reporting, external supplier and agency management, and executive-level communications.