Head of Tech Evangelism & Corporate Communications

Overview

Responsibilities

• Define the overarching technical narrative and corporate messaging strategy for the organization.
• Deliver keynote speeches and technical presentations at major industry conferences and internal summits.
• Lead a team of technical writers, PR specialists, and community managers to ensure brand consistency.
• Advise executive leadership on public relations implications regarding product launches and technical pivots.
• Develop relationships with industry analysts, journalists, and influential figures in the technology community.
• Oversee the creation of technical white papers, case studies, and corporate annual reports.
• Coordinate crisis communication strategies during service outages or security incidents.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of experience in technical communication, product marketing, or journalism.
• Proven track record of public speaking at a professional level for large-scale audiences.
• Deep understanding of modern software development life cycles and emerging technology trends.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex systems without losing accuracy.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Communications, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Master of Business Administration or an advanced degree in a technical discipline.
• Established personal brand or significant following within the global developer community.
• Extensive network of contacts within Tier-1 technology media and analyst firms.
• Experience managing international teams across multiple time zones and cultures.

Work environment

• Work is frequently conducted in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines centered around product cycles.
• The role involves significant international travel to represent the company at global events and satellite offices.
• Professional collaboration occurs across engineering, marketing, and legal departments.
• Standard equipment includes high-end mobile computing, professional recording gear, and collaborative suite software.
• A mixture of home office, corporate headquarters, and live event venues defines the physical workspace.

Benefits & growth

• Compensation often includes significant performance-based bonuses and executive-level equity grants.
• Career progression typically leads to Chief Communications Officer or Chief Marketing Officer positions.
• The role provides high visibility within the industry, offering significant networking opportunities at the highest levels.
• Professional development budgets often cover specialized executive coaching and media training.
• Travel perks and high-tier corporate benefits are standard for this level of seniority.