Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Requisition id: 285974
Work area: communication
Expected travel: 0 - 10%
Career status: professional
Employment type: regular full time
Company description
Sap started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something newTogether, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was doneToday, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our rootsThat’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.
Sap values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employeesWe know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for allWe believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environmentBecause it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.
Purpose and objectives
Sap design is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of ux designers, researchers, writers, content strategists, program managers, and engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our productsThe sap design team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform designWe collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for sap’s businesses.
The director of ux strategy & communications is a quick, strategic, storyteller and creative thinker with demonstrated success in translating broad concepts and ideas into clear, multi-channel communicationsYou also possess an outstanding executive presence and comfort with senior executives; experience collaborating with c-suite leadership, and superb written, digital, and verbal communication skills bring disparate audiences together around an inspiring story and compelling messageThis role will be the voice of sap design and design leadership.
Role responsibilities
Formulate internal and external communications strategy that supports the organization’s needs and translate strategy into plan that leverages mix of communications tactics
Review and evaluate c/vp communications requests and engagement opportunities to determine appropriate format/content and manage deliverables end-to-end with key stakeholders and project teams
Build predictable and structured communication rhythm and approach (amas, all hands, internal emails etc.) and manage the pulse on the team to understand where there may be communication gaps and/or needs
Work closely with cdo and other executives to deliver content for key external audiences ensuring successful outcomes that align with their style and voice in internal/external communications
Measure the outcome of each engagement to understand impact and make adjustments as needed
Drive and partner with sap pr on important news announcements and thought leadership stories for coverage in top tier technology, business, general news, and trade press
Collaborate with teams inside the organization and our business partners to gather data and content for internal communications and external presentations
Develop communications best practices; nurture a community of product design storytellers
Drive curriculum and content strategy based on prioritization of top product design communication skills that require further development
Develop content and deliver training to evolve and improve product design communication skills
Work experience and qualifications
10+ years’ experience in executive, technical, and corporate communications, including public relations or marketing communications
Creative and analytical thinker with ability to craft strategic and succinct communications in an executive environment
Broad communications strategy and execution expertise, e.g., ability to synthesize complex and disparate inputs from variety of materials into simple and compelling communications across variety of mediums (email, social, presentation, script, video etc.)
Good eye for graphic design across multi-media creative such as powerpoint, video, etc., ensuring high-quality in all communication deliverables
Ability to develop communications training programs that scale across large organization
Strong cross-group collaboration skills and ability to drive coordination across variety of levels and stakeholders
Business maturity and experience working with senior executives
Ability to work independently but seek guidance, coaching, and assistance from both direct leadership and executives as needed
Experience managing a portfolio of resources that span a broad communications mix (web, email, newsletters, events, internal tools)
Proven leadership and coaching experience that fosters an environment of inclusion, problem solving, and attracts/retains superior talent
Ability to work within a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple complex tasks
Passion for bringing simplicity and continuous improvement to all aspects of work
Location
Remote/virtual us
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What you get from us
Success is what you make itAt sap, we help you make it your own.
A career at sap can open many doors for youIf you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now.
Sap`s diversity commitment
To harness the power of innovation, sap invests in the development of its diverse employeesWe aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.
Sap is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilitiesIf you are interested in applying for employment with sap and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to recruiting operations team(americas:careers.northamerica@sap.com or careers.latinamerica@sap.com, apj: careers.apj@sap.com, emea: careers@sap.com)Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basisSuccessful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Eoe aa m/f/vet/disability:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Additional locations: virtual - usa
