Head of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs for North America
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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Head of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs for North America
Location
Houston, TX, United States
Business
Energy Systems
Position Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent Employee
Job ID
6899
Overview
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About the Role
The global Marketing, Communication and Public Affairs (MCP) team positions DNV as the credible thought leader and enabler of industry change in the energy transition, helps win business by creating demand for our services through best-practice marketing and communications aligned with business priorities; helps build an optimal employee experience and satisfaction; builds and maintains relationships with policy makers and industry stakeholders; scouts for commercial opportunities/ synergies from these relations.
MCP consists of a Global Centre of Expertise and five regional Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs teams, close to customers and markets. To enable Energy Systems to achieve its strategic ambitions and become future fit, we need Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs professionals who support the business to meet customers’ expectations while also building a globally consistent premium brand for DNV in the energy market. The MCP team is therefore seeking a Head of MCP for the region North America, leading a team of Marketing Communications managers.
The Head of MCP North America reports to the Head of Regions and is a member of the MCP Leadership team. The Head of MCP North America is a results-driven senior marketing & communications advisor and the central point of contact for the Regional Business Director and the Regional Leadership Team. In this role, you will support Energy Systems’ growth goals in the region through commercial, customer-focused, high-quality marketing, internal & external communications projects tailored towards key accounts and specific local target audiences. You will do this by developing and deploying a regional marketing and communications strategy including services from different Business Units, growth segments, and ventures. You will also ensure internal communications are well deployed within the region. You will stimulate collaboration within the regional MCP teams as well as across regions and functions.
What You'll Do
- Develops and sets the MCP strategy, annual initiatives & tactics plan for the Region based on market data and customer analytics, with the aim to improve customer and stakeholder relations and increase quality leads; promotes cross-selling by including the needs of Global Business Units, ventures, and segments
- Advises the Regional Director on marketing, internal, external communications, and public affairs
- Leads a strong team of customer-focused marketing communications managers
- Monitors and reports on Regional MCP KPIs in a structured and regular manner to the Regional Director and within MCP to ensure return on investment can be measured
- Defines and monitors MCP budget and MCP resources for the region; aligns with the Regional Director and the Head of Regions. Is a member of the regional leadership team and joins regular meetings
- Embeds global positioning, campaigns, trends, tools, systems in the region along global messaging and applies premium brand quality according to globally defined standards
- Ensures Regional MCP plans are executed within required deadlines, budget, and global quality standards with the required results
- Proactively spots opportunities and creates solutions and creative campaigns suited for the region
- Is the regional touchpoint to adapt global campaigns to regional needs, customers, and interests
Requirements
- Relevant education, Bachelor's level or higher
- Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) and expertise in marketing and communications
- Preferably experience in managing people
- Strategic partner, senior marketer & communications professional, customer-obsessed, commercial mindset
- Used to connect with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Organization skills to meet deadlines and time schedules, able to manage limited resources with optimized outcome
- Proven ability to work in a highly structured way, ensuring full compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Analytical, digital, and data-focused
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Very experienced and familiar with the culture and differences within the region
Nice to Have
- Immigration-related employment benefits, for example, visa sponsorship, are not available for this position
We Offer
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
- Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
- Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
- Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- Education reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
- Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
- Career advancement opportunities
Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election
About the Company
Since 1864, we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Today, we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.
At DNV, you can expect to deliver career and industry-defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice but also a business decision.
Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.
Application Process
You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e., university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters*). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.
For more information, visit our official job search page.
Disclaimer
Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.