Business Communication Partner Jobs

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company


This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Business Communication Partner (BCP), to join the Communication Alignment Div. in the Communication Strategy Department. The successful candidate will serve as a senior communication advisor to designated Company's business lines leaders. They will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a tailored and specific communications strategy based on the Business Plan. The BCP's primary role is to ensure communications strategies are fully aligned and integrated with the overall Corporate Communication Strategy, and support as the lead communications interface between the Communication Strategy Department and the assigned business line function which includes (Technology, Downstream, Upstream, Advocacy and HR& Corporate Services).

Responsibilities:

• Manage input from the leadership teams, Business Communication team, and the broader Corporate Communication Department
• Serve as a key interface and coordination point for all communications workstreams
• Develop messaging and supporting materials, drawing on proof points to validate messages
• Develop a compelling, multi-channel communications strategy with input from leadership and corporate communications
• Develop communications objectives, KPIs, and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of communications and external engagement with content and understanding of strategy.
• Coordinate with other Corporate Communication teams to successfully activate the communications strategy, including media relations, social media, event management, publishing, internal communications, speechwriting, and other marketing/communications channels as appropriate
• Utilize data-driven insights (including corporate reputation tracking, media analysis, benchmarking) to inform a strategic approach, communication objectives, and KPIs
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and research to build a deep understanding of the audience and their needs
• Identify and develop a calendar of strategic speaking engagements and opportunities for the business leaders and subject matter experts

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Fluent in written and verbal English, while Arabic language skills are not mandatory but desirable.
• Professional gravitas, credibility, and diplomacy skills to liaise with senior leaders and executives.
• 15 years of experience in strategic communications, either in-house or in a consultancy. Experience in the Oil & Gas and Energy sector is preferred, with regional experience also desirable.
• Ability to confidently present to senior executives and explain communication strategies, techniques, and KPIs.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering a multi-channel corporate communication strategy in a global, diversified, and agile organization. Experience of large, global M&A deals and post-integration situations is desirable.
• Strong academic credentials, holding a Bachelor's degree, with advanced or professional qualifications in Communications or related disciplines also desirable.
• Ability to distil complex technical terms, information, and objectives and translate these into clear and compelling communication concepts for stakeholders.
• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.