Director, Executive and Enterprise Communications

Job description

Position Description:

CGI’s Marketing & Communications team is seeking an inspiring, inclusive and well-rounded communications leader to join its Executive and Enterprise Communications team. The Director, Executive and Enterprise Communications will lead a talented team of Business Partners who work with Corporate Services and Executives to develop and deliver engaging communication campaigns to the company’s 90,500 employees globally.

This high-visibility role requires extensive experience in developing impactful communication strategies and content, as well as team management, coaching and development. It also requires the ability to get things done through relationships and influence. The Director reports to the Vice-President of Enterprise and Executive Communications and is a member of the Marketing and Communications Extended Leadership Team. Interested candidates must be within commuting distance of our Montreal, Canada headquarters.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

-Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders at the leadership levels and within the regions to understand business objectives and help implement supporting internal communication strategies and campaigns.
-Create communications strategies, plans, and content that support business needs and drive engagement.
-Advising and collaborating with corporate functions and the regions to develop consistent and compelling global campaigns and content.
-As a trusted advisor, positively influence, provide thought leadership and share internal communications expertise with collaborators to promote adoption of best practices.
-Leverage new and existing channels to reach employees with core messages; develop messaging frameworks that inform, engage, and inspire them to become brand ambassadors.
-Lead the development of campaigns and messaging that raise awareness and understanding of CGI capabilities and offerings, enabling our employees to have more impactful and effective client conversations.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
-Provide consultative guidance to leaders and key collaborators to maximize impact of global communications.
-Define business issues and outline communication strategies.
-Positively influence colleagues to make decisions and take actions in support of priorities.
-Negotiate changes to action plans, messaging or timelines with internal collaborators when needed.
-Partner with colleagues within the Media Relations, Executive and Enterprise Communications team.
-Prioritize and effectively advance multiple simultaneous projects in line with business objectives.

Personal skills
-Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
-Client-oriented, agile and solutions focused
-Strong project and time management abilities
-Proactive and able to work independently
-Comfortable in a fast-paced role
-Ability to work with senior executives
-Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team
-Influencing and persuasion
-Presentation skills
-Strong storytelling abilities

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

-Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum of 10 years of professional communications or marketing experience
-Proven experience in managing a team of communications professionals in a multinational corporation
-Superior English and French language skills, including the ability to write for senior executives and various media

REQUIREMENTS
-Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
-Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, and MS Yammer is beneficial

Skills:

·  Business Process Analysis
·  Content Management
·  Negotiation

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.