VP of Communications (m/f/d)

Full Time
Lisbon, Portugal
4 months ago
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PRIVACY WITH USERCENTRICS

Usercentrics is a global leader in the field of consent management platforms (CMP). We follow our company vision to build a world where user privacy enables a thriving digital ecosystem. Our mission is to provide privacy solutions that empower organizations to embrace data privacy while building trust with their users through freedom of choice. With our product, businesses can collect, manage and document user consents on websites and apps, and achieve full compliance in accordance with global privacy regulations while facilitating high consent rates and building trust with their customers.

As we continue to expand our market presence, we are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Vice President of Communications to join our leadership team. 

The Vice President of Communications will be responsible for overseeing and integrating three critical pillars of our communications strategy: Content, Product Marketing, and Brand & Communications. This senior leadership role will focus on driving brand awareness, developing full-funnel content strategies, and crafting compelling external communications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in B2B SaaS, demonstrate strategic internal influence, and exhibit exceptional external communication skills.

Your Tasks

Strategic Leadership & Vision

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals and objectives.

  • Provide strategic direction for content, product marketing, and brand & communications teams.

  • Cultivate a strong, cohesive brand identity and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

  • Own the category creation, from strategy to implementation. 

Content Management

  • Oversee the creation and execution of a full-funnel content strategy to engage and convert target audiences.

  • Ensure content is aligned with the company’s voice, brand guidelines, product specifications, and market positioning.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and freelancers to produce high-quality content, including whitepapers, case studies, blog posts, and webinars.

Product Marketing

  • Lead the product marketing team in developing compelling product narratives and go-to-market strategies based on user insights.

  • Drive the creation of enablement materials, product collateral, and competitive analyses.

  • Work closely with product management and commercial teams to ensure alignment and maximize market impact.

Brand & Communications

  • Enhance brand awareness and reputation through strategic communications initiatives.

  • Oversee external communications, including public relations, social media, and influencer relations.

  • Manage relationships with key media outlets, industry analysts, and other external stakeholders.

Category Creation & Thought Leadership

  • Position the company as a thought leader and innovator in the industry.

  • Develop and execute strategies for strategic category creation and market differentiation.

  • Identify opportunities for executive speaking engagements, industry awards, and other visibility-enhancing activities.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the teams reporting into this role: Content, Product Marketing, and Brand & Communications.

  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

  • Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support team growth and success.

You Bring

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a B2B SaaS environment, and at least 5 years of experience in known brands (either B2B or B2C); 

  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful branding and communications strategies;

  • Strong understanding of content marketing, product marketing, and brand & communications management;

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;

  • Ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams;

  • Experience managing external communications, including PR and social media;

  • Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and category creation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Usercentrics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why join Usercentrics?

  • Joining Usercentrics means becoming part of a fast-growing, diverse and international team of tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurially-minded who build our success story together
  • Company culture is important to us - we strive to continuously develop a positive, vibrant and inspiring environment that enables everyone to thrive both personally and professionally
  • Get involved! We have plenty of initiatives and love to see people from all department enthusiastically participating and shaping our future together in different cross-department projects
  • Your work-life balance is important to us too - we offer flexible working hours, hybrid working and the possibility of workcations (in accordance with our company policy)
  • We always remember to have fun along the way, both in our day-to-day work and at our regular team events on site in our offices in Munich, Copenhagen, Odense, Lisbon and Prague or online
  • You are the most valuable asset to our company which is why we’re happy to offer awesome benefits like our personal development budget, job-related language courses and a lot more (depending on your location) to focus on your well being