Overview

We are seeking a Business Communication Partner (BCP), Technology to join IK Communications Alignment Division of the Executive Comms & Alignment Department of Corporate Communications.

Executive Comms & Alignment Department supports business lines on all communication requirements acting as the interface between Business Lines and the wider Corporate Communications. We align on communication requirements, plan and execute activities internally, and support business line executives through strategic speechwriting, communication planning, and daily messaging support.

As the successful candidate, you will serve as a senior communication advisor to the Technology leadership team. They will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a tailored and specific communications strategy based on the business and commercial interests of the Company and its technology function.

The BCP’s primary role is to ensure communications strategies are fully aligned and integrated with the overall Corporate Communication Strategy, and support as the lead communications interface between the Communication Strategy Department and the Technology function.

Responsibilities

You will be required to perform the following:

• Serve as a key interface and coordination point for all Technology communications workstreams, managing input from the Technology leadership team, the Communications Alignment Division, and the broader Public Affairs team.
• Stakeholder mapping and research that helps to build a deep understanding of the audience and their needs.
• Leveraging data-driven insights (including corporate reputation tracking, media analysis, benchmarking) to inform a strategic approach, communication objectives, and KPIs.
• Development of compelling, multi-channel communications strategy, with input from leadership and corporate communication department. 
• Development of specific messaging and supporting materials, drawing on proof points to validate messages relating to Technology.
• Content development, including but not limited to, press releases, key messages, FAQs and factsheets, strategic briefs for creative content (such as motion infographics, video, website, etc.) with input from the Technology leadership team and corporate communications.
• Identify and develop a calendar of strategic speaking engagements and opportunities for the business leaders and subject matter experts.
• Development of clear communications objectives, KPIs, and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of communications and external engagement with content and understanding of strategy.

Minimum requirements

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree, with advanced or professional qualifications in Communications or related disciplines also desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in strategic communications, like: Oil & Gas or Energy Sector and a technology.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering a multi-channel corporate communications strategy in a global, diversified, and agile organization.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Strong interpersonal and project management skills. 
• Professional gravitas, credibility, and diplomacy skills to liaise with senior leaders and executives.
• Ability to confidently present to senior executives and explain communication strategies, activation plans, and KPIs.
• Distil technical terms, information, aims and objectives, information and objectives, and translate these into clear and compelling communication concepts for stakeholders.
• Fluent in written and verbal English, while Arabic language skills not mandatory but desirable.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work Schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Job Post Duration

Job posting start date: 07/01/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2025