The posting
Job Description
We’re looking for a strategic, high-impact Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications to shape how Icertis shows up in the market and strengthen our reputation with the audiences that matter most to our business.
Reporting into the AVP of Brand Marketing & Communications, this role will lead Icertis’ external communications and public relations strategy, with a primary focus on building earned media visibility and strengthening reputation through paid media buys with both top tier and targeted trade media.
You will lead our external PR agency, setting clear strategic direction and holding them accountable for impact. You will also oversee paid media efforts that extend priority narratives and work across Brand, Content, Demand Generation, and other marketing teams to create a cohesive presence across earned, paid, owned, and social channels.
The role also partners closely with Content Marketing on social media and HR on internal communications, ensuring our external narrative and employee experience are connected and consistent.
This is a highly visible role for a communicator who combines strategic thinking with strong execution, has excellent media instincts, and knows how to turn complex business and technology ideas into stories people want to hear. #LI-RS1
Responsibilities
What you'll be responsible for
- Translate company strategy, business priorities, momentum, research, product innovation, and industry trends into communications opportunities that elevate the company’s reputation, differentiation, and relevance with priority audiences.
- Build 360-degree communications plans around key company moments, including corporate announcements, research, customer stories, executive visibility, events, product launches, and industry developments.
- Own Icertis’ global PR and media relations strategy, with accountability for the quality and impact of our earned media presence.
- Drive executive visibility programs that establish Icertis leaders as credible and differentiated voices.
- Guide the development of media pitches, press materials, contributed content, talking points, media briefings, and other communications assets for both earned and paid programs.
- Help to standardize the company’s approach to internal communications as we scale, establishing repeatable rhythms to inform employees about business strategy, priorities, and culture.
- Review and guide internal communications content, including videos, newsletters, leadership communications, and All Hands materials.
- Own and develop the company’s strategy for LinkedIn and Instagram, working in close collaboration with Content Marketing to curate an editorial calendar that engages both buyer audiences and our employee community.
- Act as functional manager for Lead Analyst focused specifically on internal communications and social media.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field, ideally within B2B technology, enterprise software, SaaS, or another complex, high-growth environment.
- Demonstrated success setting communications strategy and driving meaningful earned and paid media results at a corporate or brand level.
- Experience leading and managing PR agencies and external partners.
- Exceptional storyteller and writer who can turn complex technology and business concepts into compelling narratives.
- Experience developing integrated communications programs that champion company values and drive employee engagement.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to connect communications strategy to company priorities and measurable outcomes.
- A proactive, curious, creative mindset and a bias toward action.
- Exceptional judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity and sensitive situations.
Compensation
Min $130,000 - Max $170,000 USD per year plus a 15% annual bonus target
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities. In addition to the base salary and annual bonus target, an equity component is included in the compensation package.
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities. In addition to the base salary and annual sales target incentive bonus, an equity component is included in the compensation package.
Our Commitments
- Supporting employees’ and their families’ physical, mental, and financial well-being.
- Accelerating Icertians’ careers.
- Making a social and environmental impact in our communities.
- Cultivating and advancing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across our company, customers, and suppliers.
- Generous holidays, including the 4th of July week off (paid).
- Free professional and leadership coaching.
- Annual personal development allowance.
What We Offer
- Robust medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Equity (RSUs) and shared ownership in the company.
- Generous 401(k) match.
- Flexible work environment.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Generous holiday and PTO program.
- CaaS (Coaching as a Service).
- Annual personal development allowance.
- 7 Days for Humanity – seven paid volunteer days annually.
- Global and regional DEIB steering committees and employee resource groups (ERGs).
- Global DEIB training programs and guest speakers throughout the year.
About Us
Icertis is the global leader in AI-powered contract intelligence. The Icertis platform revolutionizes contract management, equipping customers with powerful insights and automation to grow revenue, control costs, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance - the pillars of business success. Today, more than one third of the Fortune 100 trust Icertis to realize the full intent of millions of commercial agreements in 90+ countries.
Who we are: Icertis is the only contract intelligence platform companies trust to keep them out in front, now and in the future. Our unwavering commitment to contract intelligence is grounded in our FORTE values—Fairness, Openness, Respect, Teamwork and Execution—which guide all our interactions with employees, customers, partners, and stakeholders. Because in our mission to be the contract intelligence platform of the world, we believe how we get there is as important as the destination.
Icertis, Inc. provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Icertis, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. If you 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 [email protected] or get in touch with your recruiter.
