Communications Manager Saudi Arabia

Communications
Riyadh
About the Role
The Communications Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) leads,
implements and executes internal and external communications for Lockheed
Martin. The role will support the implementation of a strategic communications
strategy, aligned to the KSA business strategy.

The position will provide the KSA chief executive and business leaders with
communications counsel and will drive and lead communications activities in
the country. Based in Riyadh, the role will require occasional travel to
support key regional initiatives in neighbouring countries, and partners with
all appropriate business areas to execute aligned strategies.

This role, which reports into the Head of Communications, Middle East, will
ensure that all media content, advertising, marketing communications, employee
communications, social media and community relations are consistently of a
high standard both in Arabic and English, and aligned to business objectives.

Key Accountabilities:
* Support the development and execution of country specific integrated communications strategies for KSA.
* Build and sustain brand recognition of the Lockheed Martin name and broad portfolio, across KSA.
* Work closely with all Lockheed Martin lines of business to support their in-country requirements and deliver high class communications against their business plans.
* Ensure consistency and coordination of KSA communications activities and coordination of internal and external messaging to include media, advertising, collateral material, and community outreach and trade shows.
* Work closely with the KSA Chief Executive and business leaders to ensure strategic messaging for external speaking engagements and agree upon employee communications rhythm to position leadership and business objectives.
* Manage the development, planning, and execution of strategic public relations and community relations programs in KSA.
* Build a proactive media relations program across the region to build relationships with key commentators, journalists and media outlets, as appropriate.
* Integrate digital and electronic communications, including social and new media into the overall strategy to reach external and internal stakeholders.
* Provide effective employee communications with Lockheed Martin employees in country, ensuring respect and sensitivity for cultural differences among our workforce.
* Ensure that objectives and strategies are measurable to establish success and accurate benchmarking.
* Ensure all Arabic content produced by Lockheed Martin regionally meets high standards.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
* Proven experience within a similar Communications Management role within KSA
* Extensive experience in brand recognition and sustainment
* A self-starter who has experience of working in ever changing environments
* Well versed in a variety of communication avenues, including but not limited to media, advertising, trade shows, digital and social media
* Native Arabic speaker with strong English-language skills
Job Reference Number
11121BR
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
‎40
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
Saudi Arabia
Clearance Required for Role
EMEA Verification Check
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin Saudi Arabia (LMSA), consists of Business Development, IT
Services, Payroll, ESH, HR and Finance functions that support the whole of the
LM Business Areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). With employees located
throughout Saudi, our main office is based in Riyadh. LMSA supports all
Lockheed Martin employees in KSA and its main goal is to expand Lockheed
Martin's business and support our on-going programs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse
workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect
regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or
belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We
therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job Expires
‎18/‎05/‎2023