Principal Executive Communications Manager, Chief Product & Technology Officer

Role overview

Serve as the communications partner to a senior product and technology executive, shaping how the organization explains its product strategy, innovation, and technical direction. The role develops executive content for internal and external audiences and supports communications and change initiatives across research and development.

Responsibilities

- Develop and carry out an annual executive communications plan that strengthens the executive’s voice and communicates the organization’s innovation story. - Write and edit executive content, including keynote remarks, internal presentations, blog posts, press materials, and social media. - Partner with communications and product marketing colleagues to develop thought leadership for research and development leaders. - Create materials for company-wide meetings and events, and communicate changes affecting the research and development organization. - Build relationships with senior leaders and partners across communications, product marketing, research and development, and related functions. - Advise leaders on messaging and turn complex topics such as AI, data, and product strategy into clear content for varied audiences.

Requirements

- At least eight years of communications experience, including three or more years in a dedicated executive communications role. - At least four years of experience in the technology industry. - Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and project management skills, with the ability to synthesize complex subjects for different audiences. - Ability to advise senior leaders and work across functions such as research and development, go-to-market, marketing, human resources, public relations, and internal communications.

Nice to have

- Experience writing for and influencing CEOs, other C-suite executives, and senior vice presidents. - Experience developing external thought leadership, such as blogs, event keynotes, and social media content, and creating slide decks for large audiences.

Benefits and work setup

This is a remote role based on the U.S. West Coast, with approximately 25% travel anticipated. Benefits include health care coverage, retirement savings, paid sick and personal time off, and paid parental leave; offerings vary by location. The role may also be eligible for equity and a corporate bonus. Listed annual salary ranges vary by location: $141,520–$176,900 in certain states and Washington, D.C.; $149,840–$187,300 in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, and California outside the San Francisco Bay Area; and $166,400–$208,000 in the San Francisco Bay Area.