About the position
As the Vice President of Leadership Communications, your primary responsibility is to provide strategic executive communications support to the Head of Fidelity Technology/Chief Information Officer, coaching him towards executing best practices in executive communications and associate engagement. In this role, you will partner closely with the leaders of the Enterprise and Fidelity Technology Strategy & Planning, Human Resources and Global Experience teams to develop and drive the executive communications strategy, plan and content for the Head of Technology aligned with the Fidelity Technology strategy. This includes leading aspects of CIO content development for extended leadership team meetings, town halls and all associates meetings and the creative use of other channels to deliver CIO communications, partnering closely with the Global Experience team. You will have a seat at the senior table, serving as an advisor to the senior leadership team and the CIO Council. You will be a part of the Leadership Communications at Fidelity and will work with some of Fidelity's most talented communicators to inform and engage Fidelity's associates, connect with the external marketplace, and support the success of Fidelity's businesses while integrating Enterprise Technology and Leadership Communications with broader Fidelity communications.
Responsibilities
• Provide strategic executive communications support to the Head of Fidelity Technology/Chief Information Officer.
• Coach and counsel senior executives on best practices for a range of communications styles.
• Develop and drive the executive communications strategy and content for the Head of Technology.
• Lead CIO content development for extended leadership team meetings, town halls, and all associates meetings.
• Partner closely with the Global Experience team to deliver CIO communications.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and business partners to develop leader and program communications.
• Align communications and messaging across different business units and enterprise-focused teams.
• Infuse communications with creativity through innovative thinking and problem-solving.
• Implement communications best practices to bring efficiency and order to the executive communications program.
Requirements
• Extensive executive communications experience working with c-suite (L1 level) executives.
• Proven ability to coach and counsel senior executives on best practices for communications.
• Ability to adapt to all types of executive working styles.
• Highly resilient and able to work in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Excellent storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex concepts into simple messaging.
• Experience working closely with Strategy and Planning and HR business partners.
• Expertise across executive, internal, and external communications.
• Strong project management skills and ability to develop frameworks for communications.
Nice-to-haves
• Demonstrated technology communications experience.
• Technically adept in concepts related to technology, fintechs, blockchain, and innovation.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset.
Benefits
• Hybrid working model blending onsite and offsite work experiences.
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for professional growth and impact.