Ville : Waterloo

Catégorie : Software & Systems

Industrie : IT

Employeur : BlackBerry

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 Job Description: 

BlackBerry® – the iconic brand you know and trust – is now a market-leading cybersecurity software and services company. 

Today, BlackBerry already secures more than 500M endpoints including 195M cars on the road.  Through independent research, Frost & Sullivan determined that BlackBerry is well-positioned to secure all IoT endpoints, and upwards of 96% of all cyber threats in the current landscape (read the Frost & Sullivan Assessment). BlackBerry is leading the way with a single platform for securing, managing and optimizing how intelligent endpoints are deployed in the enterprise, enabling our customers to stay ahead of the technology curve that will reshape every industry.

Named by Cybersecurity Ventures as 1 of the top 150 companies to watch, our top customers include all the G7 governments, 9 of the top 10 global financial institutions & automotive OEMs, as well as the largest global aerospace, defense, healthcare, and media companies. 

Come join us as we deliver ‘Intelligent Security. Everywhere.’ 

SUMMARY

As Sr. Director, Global Public Relations, you will develop and lead programs that advance awareness of and positive sentiment around BlackBerry’s core products and services – including cybersecurity, critical event management embedded software. As part of the Corporate Marketing function, you will partner with others on the team to support the launch of new products and services, and articulate the company’s product vision, leadership and roadmap to media and other influencers. As a manager in a fast-paced, evolving environment, this leader will liaise closely with cross-functional leaders and the company’s senior executives in order to develop and manage a comprehensive communications and thought leadership plan, manage reactive issues as they arise, and activate customers and influencers to help support BlackBerry’s enterprise leadership story.

This role is based in San Ramon, CA and will report to the Chief Marketing Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and lead innovative global campaigns to bolster overall awareness of the company’s leadership in cybersecurity, critical event management and embedded systems
• Educate key stakeholders on the company’s product vision and roadmap, comprehensive strategy, and industry-leading differentiated solutions – through media relations activities, executive bylines, speaking platforms and other activities
• Help to manage and respond to stakeholder inquiries and breaking events
• Expand BlackBerry’s visibility among technology media, bloggers and influencers
• Develop and foster a high-performing culture for the global PR team
• Work cross-organizationally, liaising with business units and support functions, as well as partners in product marketing, brand marketing, content, analyst relations, social media, and other key company functions 
• Manage agencies, vendors and external partners on related projects and within established budgets

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum 15 years in communications / public relations; recent and relevant experience in tech required
• Comfortable – and successful – working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Stellar written and verbal communications skills and ability to distill complex technology and business information into clear, concise messaging
• Strong media skills and established relationships with technology media and influencers
• Proven experience in crisis communications and issues management
• Experience working/leading in a global communications function
• Strong social/digital communications savvy and skills
• Experience in both in-house and agency environments
• Proven experience working well with senior executives
• Willingness to roll-up sleeves and get the job done, no matter how big or small 
• Collaborative, enthusiastic, positive outlook
• Knowledge of the cybersecurity or embedded software industry a plus
• Some travel required

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