SAP VP AI Communications Leader 

United States, California, San Francisco 

598730440

With its powerful analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities, SAP Business AI offers enterprises a strategic advantage by providing real-time insights, automating processes, and enabling predictive analytics.

In this role, you will:

• Build and drive an integrated communications plan for internal and external audiences, collaborating closely with AR, PR, and Marketing teams to elevate our storytelling to tier 1 audiences.
• Lead a global group of communications professionals, inspiring confidence and collaboration.
• Develop thought-provoking messaging to influence key audiences, including talking points, speeches, blogs, and press releases.
• Own the content strategy, messaging, and execution of key programs, including podcasts, webinars, and other virtual and in-person events.
• Partner with marketing and communications to provide narrative and storytelling support on messaging, value props, and other materials to drive consistent, credible, and differentiated content.
• Establish proven methodologies and procedures to guide consistent and quality communications across all teams and regions.
• Become an expert on recent AI and tech trends, news, and social media coverage, and industry research to proactively provide recommendations for forward-thinking content development.
• Work collaboratively with global employee communications to ensure employees understand SAP’s Business AI approach from strategy to execution.
• Be a communications advisor to the SAP Business AI senior leadership team, and SAP’s board, on the most effective and engaging strategies and tools to shape positive perceptions of, and drive growth for the business.

Demonstrated Qualities

• Product communications and/or PR superstar with top-notch executive presence
• Proven track-record for elevating a company’s solutions and using creative strategies that help companies break through the noise.
• Exceptional writer and editor – prose is clear, concise, and impactful, with a goal of developing a unique point of view.
• Able to assess a situation or business challenge and make quick recommendations on communications strategies.
• Adaptable and highly functional in a dynamic, fast-paced, and changing environment.
• Versatile with ability to shift between tactical and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated strength in working collaboratively with, and across, a variety of global, cross-functional teams, strong influencer skills.
• Can effectively navigate and manage competing priorities.
• Adept at bringing people together to achieve a common goal.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15-20+ years formal communications experience, preferably in Public Relations and/or corporate positioning
• Team leadership experience: can motivate and align a team toward a single plan, with aligned messaging and coordinated execution.
• A pro at developing powerful stories, has superb writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field

Additional Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise software and sales in a communications practice.
• Thrives in highly fluid situations and fast-paced environments.
• Must be a self-starter, motivated individual who works well under pressure.
• Strong collaboration and project management skills.
• Able to simplify messaging and influence teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Critical and strategic thinker and creative problem solver

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