Sr. Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Asia

About the role

The Senior Manager of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Asia leads corporate communications, executive communications and reputation management across Asia. Acting as the communications business partner to the Asia President/GM and the Asia Leadership Team, the role supports executive messaging, strategic communications, public affairs, corporate reputation and employee engagement, working closely with regional and global leadership, marketing, HR, government affairs and country management teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead corporate communication strategies and develop executive speeches, keynotes, talking points, leadership announcements and strategic narratives
• Drive consistent messaging on regional priorities, business performance, growth initiatives and transformation programs, and align regional and global communications
• Support high-profile customer, investor, partner and industry engagements
• Build relationships with external stakeholders, industry associations, government agencies, chambers of commerce and business councils, and represent the company at industry events
• Monitor policy, regulatory, geopolitical and industry developments, and coordinate Asia's participation in industry alliances and advocacy
• Develop employee engagement programs, lead communications for change and transformation, and run town halls, leadership forums, QBRs and employee campaigns
• Develop annual corporate and internal communications plans, measure effectiveness against KPIs and ensure compliance with communication policies and brand governance
• Comply with Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations and promote workplace safety

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, corporate affairs, public relations, government relations or a related field
• Experience supporting senior executives in a multinational environment and strong Asia regional experience across multiple markets
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, corporate affairs, marketing, business, political science or a related discipline; Master's degree is a plus
• Preferred: experience in technology, digital infrastructure, telecommunications, data centre, industrial or B2B sectors

Required skills

• Proven track record in executive communications, media relations and reputation management
• Strong writing and storytelling, confident presentation and ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed environments