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ABOUT THE COMPANY

FD is a leading strategic communications consultancy dedicated to helping companies protect and enhance their enterprise value by providing integrated solutions for their most critical communications issues. We offer a combination of industry leading human capital, diverse specialist practices, a deep understanding of key industry sectors, broad global reach, and access to the expertise of our parent company FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN). 

FD’s parent company, FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value. For over 25 years, FTI has brought insight and expertise to deliver successful resolution to the most challenging financial, litigation, and business-critical issues. FTI, recently ranked among Fortune magazine’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, is a leading global firm that organizations rely on for advice and solutions in the areas of corporate finance and restructuring, disputes and investigations, economic consulting, e-discovery software and services, reputation management, and transaction advisory when confronting the critical issues that shape their futures. We are involved in high-stakes, fast-paced computer forensics projects from around the world. Our workforce of more than 3,500 employees includes numerous PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFEs, JDs, and technologists with expertise across a broad range of industries including financial services, retail, healthcare, energy, media, and communications.

If you are interested in becoming part of a fast growing company and helping shape its future, read on.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Vice President, Technology Corporate Communications will support a variety of high profile technology and San Francisco Bay Area accounts. The successful candidate will have expertise in the B2B technology sector and a demonstrable new business development track record.  

The candidate is expected to provide ongoing strategic counsel, anticipate client needs and solicit additional resources as needed, lead program development and planning, set clear processes and guidelines for the team to ensure the highest quality work and help to guide and initiate high-impact corporate communications strategies on behalf of clients. 

The candidate will lead FD’s Technology team in San Francisco and will also be required to contribute to the growth and development of regional Technology and Telecommunications clients, working closely with the Tech & Telecom Managing Director on new business activities, effective presentations and sector marketing initiatives. 

A successful candidate is someone who is creative and able to develop innovative programs and platforms for clients. He or she should have experience developing and leading fully-integrated corporate communications campaigns targeting multi-stakeholders. Working knowledge of investor relations and digital and online media will be important in order for the person in this role to counsel clients and manage a team to deliver integrated corporate communications programs.  

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Oversee integrated corporate communications programs for technology clients including, strategic planning, program execution, and day-to-day client relationship management.
• Lead new business initiatives; build professional networking relationships in the San Francisco Bay Area; identify prospective new business opportunities; and create tailored sales presentations.
• Identify and capitalize on organic growth opportunities with existing clients.
• Working with the West Coast General Manager, help run and grow the San Francisco office; directly manage and mentor mid- and junior-level employees.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years experience working in a PR Agency or a Corporate Communications role.
• Must have a B.S. or a B.A. college degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience planning and executing integrated communications programs for B2B technology companies.
• Strong technology, business and trade media relations skills; technology analyst relations experience.
• Business development experience, including engaging with new clients and providing strategic consulting /direction to potential clients.
• Client service experience, including selling to and servicing new and existing clients.
• A mature self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Team oriented, hands-on manager with direct management experience.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Track record of gaining client trust and delivering superior service.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
• Collaborative work style to engage with colleagues in other practices across FD and its parent company FTI to ensure the execution of integrated communications programs for clients.
• Possession of sufficient credit to facilitate travel if and when required.
• Technology industry knowledge.
• Investor relations, M&A and IPO experience a plus.
• Some crisis and issues management experience.
• Experience in using research in program development.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:   Exempt

FTI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer