Senior Communications Manager - Middle East

About the Role

Join WSP in the Middle East as a Senior Communications Manager and be part of shaping impactful communication strategies that elevate the company's visibility. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications EMEIAA, you will play a vital role in leading external communications efforts, driving media relations, and cultivating strong stakeholder connections in a dynamic environment valuing innovation and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Devise and assist in executing communication strategies aligning with WSP’s brand identity, core values, and business goals.
• Oversee external aspects of major corporate communication initiatives, including executive positioning, media relations, institutional engagement, and crisis communication management.
• Manage and coordinate the external communications calendar, including activities related to executive presence and positioning.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders and functional leads to promote project stories, enhance visibility, and attract talent.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across the Middle East, EMEIAA, and global offices to ensure cohesive messaging and brand consistency.
• Produce engaging external content such as press releases, articles, presentations, key messages, and multimedia materials.
• Develop executive positioning plans tailored for the Middle East C-suite while maintaining robust media contacts within core trade and business outlets.
• Ensure all communications meet quality standards, brand guidelines, timeliness, and clarity in messaging.
• Analyze and assess the effectiveness of external communications efforts and processes, implementing improvements as needed.
• Keep updated with the latest trends and best practices in external communications to deliver relevant and captivating content.
• Support the Internal Communications team through mentoring and development initiatives.
• Engage with Managing Directors across business units to identify and pursue major opportunity areas within the region.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related discipline.
• Over 10 years of experience in communications, including substantial expertise managing media relations programs; experience in listed companies is advantageous.
• Strong track record in developing and implementing external communication programs.
• Fluent Arabic and English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Adept at thriving in fast-paced environments, blending strategic insight with hands-on execution amid changing conditions.
• Demonstrated capability to influence senior stakeholders with an agile, client-focused, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, capable of simplifying complex business communications.
• Driven by teamwork, collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and organizational rigor in all engagements.

Additional Information

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