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Welcome to Manhattan. Every day, our supply chain commerce technology connects two billion people to 20 billion consumer choices. In the warehouse, on the road and in the store, we make what was once impossible, possible. If you want to tackle complex problems and redefine markets, you’ve come to the right place.
Summary
We are seeking a strategic, experienced communications leader to shape how Manhattan Associates is seen and heard by media, customers, industry stakeholders, and employees around the world. This leader will set an integrated global communications strategy and bring it to life through earned media, executive thought leadership, editorial content, and internal communications.
The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to senior executives, a clear and compelling storyteller, and a steady leader in high-stakes situations. They will build strong partnerships across the business, translate complex priorities into messages people can understand, and help protect and strengthen the organization’s reputation across regions and channels.
Set the global communications strategy
- Develop and lead an integrated global communications strategy spanning earned media, executive voice, and employee advocacy, aligned to Manhattan’s brand and growth priorities.
- Partner closely with top global marketing leadership, and advise senior leaders on communications opportunities, timing, audience needs, and likely stakeholder response.
- Establish clear messaging, editorial priorities, channel plans, and measures of success across internal and external communications.
- Build scalable operating rhythms, processes, and standards that keep North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM aligned while allowing for local relevance.
Lead executive thought leadership
- Oversee the executive content program across the C-suite, including bylines, LinkedIn, podcasts, speaking and keynote opportunities, and media interviews.
- Manage a diverse set of executives with varied styles, schedules, and levels of public engagement; secure access and commitment, and establish a cadence that keeps content flowing.
- Connect executive content to earned media and our editorial initiatives to bring thought leadership to the market in its most effective and efficient formats.
Guide Our Editorial Initiatives
- Set the editorial vision and quality standards for the company’s first-party editorial property, working closely with its day-to-day lead and a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Help build the contributor network and a publishing schedule aligned to corporate goals.
- Ensure the property becomes a strategic asset that carries Manhattan’s point of view and publishes on a steady cadence.
Lead earned media and public relations
- Own the corporate PR strategy, media relations program, and approach to proactive storytelling and earned media.
- Oversee the third-party media strategy and shape it with LLM and SEO best practices, so that earned coverage performs where buyers and AI engines look.
- Build trusted relationships with journalists and relevant industry voices; identify opportunities to share the organization’s expertise and perspective.
Oversee our agency partners
- Serve as executive sponsor for the global and regional PR agency network, partnering closely with the day-to-day agency manager to ensure quality and volume of output aligned to broader strategic goals.
- Manage budgets, assess performance and put resources behind the highest-value priorities.
Internal Communications and Activations
- Partner closely with Internal Communications to set the approach for communicating strategy, business performance, organizational change, and leadership priorities to employees.
- Evolve internal communications from keeping employees informed to activating them as advocates for Manhattan over the next 9 to 12 months.
Develop the team
- Lead, coach and develop a talented team of communications experts across time zones.
- Set priorities, roles and standards so each leader has a clear lane and a clear path to grow.
Protect and strengthen reputation
- Provide calm, timely counsel during emerging issues; coordinate closely with Legal, senior leadership, and relevant teams.
- Monitor media coverage, stakeholder feedback, and emerging topics to identify risks and opportunities.
- Ensure communications are accurate, responsible, and consistent with the organization’s values and policies.
What you’ll bring
- 15+ years of progressive experience leading corporate communications, public relations, and internal communications in a complex, global organization, with a background in B2B software.
- 7+ years of experience leading teams and working effectively across regions, functions, and cultures, with a demonstrated ability to coach and develop talented communications experts.
- A record of setting communications strategy and delivering programs that strengthen reputation, grow share of voice, and support business objectives.
- Strong media relations, issues management, and crisis communications experience, including sound judgment under time pressure.
- Experience advising and managing a diverse set of senior executives, including through an executive thought leadership program that spans bylines, social media, speaking, and podcasts.
- Experience guiding editorial properties, such as a brand publication or content hub, including setting editorial vision and quality standards, building contributor networks, and maintaining a publishing cadence.
- Working knowledge of LLM and SEO best practices, and the ability to direct a third-party media strategy that aligns to them.
- Executive-level oversight of multiple PR agencies in a hub-and-spoke model, including budget and performance management.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex topics clear and relevant to different audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility with senior leaders and subject-matter experts.
- Practical understanding of communications measurement, digital channels, and emerging communication practices.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to travel at least once a month.
- Experience in supply chain, commerce, or retail technology is a plus.
How success will be measured
- Sustained growth in share of voice, in the depth and breadth of coverage across corporate initiatives, and in organic website traffic.
- Increased visibility across AEO and SEO, including greater presence in AI-generated responses and higher traffic driven by key terms.
- Executive thought leadership and editorial content are delivered consistently, extending the reach of the company’s point of view.
- Leaders are well prepared, and communications are timely, consistent, and trusted.
- Employees have a clearer understanding of the organization’s strategy, priorities, and key changes, and are increasingly active advocates for Manhattan.
- Global communications are aligned while remaining useful and appropriate for local audiences.
Working relationships
This role works closely with the executive team and partners across People, Legal, Marketing, Investor Relations, Finance, regional leadership, and business units.
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Committed to diversity and inclusion
At Manhattan, it’s about more than just the work. From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here. Our team members’ backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique.
We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.
Welcome to Manhattan. Every day, our supply chain commerce technology connects two billion people to 20 billion consumer choices. In the warehouse, on the road and in the store, we make what was once impossible, possible. If you want to tackle complex problems and redefine markets, you’ve come to the right place.
Summary
We are seeking a strategic, experienced communications leader to shape how Manhattan Associates is seen and heard by media, customers, industry stakeholders, and employees around the world. This leader will set an integrated global communications strategy and bring it to life through earned media, executive thought leadership, editorial content, and internal communications.
The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to senior executives, a clear and compelling storyteller, and a steady leader in high-stakes situations. They will build strong partnerships across the business, translate complex priorities into messages people can understand, and help protect and strengthen the organization’s reputation across regions and channels.
Set the global communications strategy
- Develop and lead an integrated global communications strategy spanning earned media, executive voice, and employee advocacy, aligned to Manhattan’s brand and growth priorities.
- Partner closely with top global marketing leadership, and advise senior leaders on communications opportunities, timing, audience needs, and likely stakeholder response.
- Establish clear messaging, editorial priorities, channel plans, and measures of success across internal and external communications.
- Build scalable operating rhythms, processes, and standards that keep North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM aligned while allowing for local relevance.
Lead executive thought leadership
- Oversee the executive content program across the C-suite, including bylines, LinkedIn, podcasts, speaking and keynote opportunities, and media interviews.
- Manage a diverse set of executives with varied styles, schedules, and levels of public engagement; secure access and commitment, and establish a cadence that keeps content flowing.
- Connect executive content to earned media and our editorial initiatives to bring thought leadership to the market in its most effective and efficient formats.
Guide Our Editorial Initiatives
- Set the editorial vision and quality standards for the company’s first-party editorial property, working closely with its day-to-day lead and a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Help build the contributor network and a publishing schedule aligned to corporate goals.
- Ensure the property becomes a strategic asset that carries Manhattan’s point of view and publishes on a steady cadence.
Lead earned media and public relations
- Own the corporate PR strategy, media relations program, and approach to proactive storytelling and earned media.
- Oversee the third-party media strategy and shape it with LLM and SEO best practices, so that earned coverage performs where buyers and AI engines look.
- Build trusted relationships with journalists and relevant industry voices; identify opportunities to share the organization’s expertise and perspective.
Oversee our agency partners
- Serve as executive sponsor for the global and regional PR agency network, partnering closely with the day-to-day agency manager to ensure quality and volume of output aligned to broader strategic goals.
- Manage budgets, assess performance and put resources behind the highest-value priorities.
Internal Communications and Activations
- Partner closely with Internal Communications to set the approach for communicating strategy, business performance, organizational change, and leadership priorities to employees.
- Evolve internal communications from keeping employees informed to activating them as advocates for Manhattan over the next 9 to 12 months.
Develop the team
- Lead, coach and develop a talented team of communications experts across time zones.
- Set priorities, roles and standards so each leader has a clear lane and a clear path to grow.
Protect and strengthen reputation
- Provide calm, timely counsel during emerging issues; coordinate closely with Legal, senior leadership, and relevant teams.
- Monitor media coverage, stakeholder feedback, and emerging topics to identify risks and opportunities.
- Ensure communications are accurate, responsible, and consistent with the organization’s values and policies.
What you’ll bring
- 15+ years of progressive experience leading corporate communications, public relations, and internal communications in a complex, global organization, with a background in B2B software.
- 7+ years of experience leading teams and working effectively across regions, functions, and cultures, with a demonstrated ability to coach and develop talented communications experts.
- A record of setting communications strategy and delivering programs that strengthen reputation, grow share of voice, and support business objectives.
- Strong media relations, issues management, and crisis communications experience, including sound judgment under time pressure.
- Experience advising and managing a diverse set of senior executives, including through an executive thought leadership program that spans bylines, social media, speaking, and podcasts.
- Experience guiding editorial properties, such as a brand publication or content hub, including setting editorial vision and quality standards, building contributor networks, and maintaining a publishing cadence.
- Working knowledge of LLM and SEO best practices, and the ability to direct a third-party media strategy that aligns to them.
- Executive-level oversight of multiple PR agencies in a hub-and-spoke model, including budget and performance management.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex topics clear and relevant to different audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility with senior leaders and subject-matter experts.
- Practical understanding of communications measurement, digital channels, and emerging communication practices.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to travel at least once a month.
- Experience in supply chain, commerce, or retail technology is a plus.
How success will be measured
- Sustained growth in share of voice, in the depth and breadth of coverage across corporate initiatives, and in organic website traffic.
- Increased visibility across AEO and SEO, including greater presence in AI-generated responses and higher traffic driven by key terms.
- Executive thought leadership and editorial content are delivered consistently, extending the reach of the company’s point of view.
- Leaders are well prepared, and communications are timely, consistent, and trusted.
- Employees have a clearer understanding of the organization’s strategy, priorities, and key changes, and are increasingly active advocates for Manhattan.
- Global communications are aligned while remaining useful and appropriate for local audiences.
Working relationships
This role works closely with the executive team and partners across People, Legal, Marketing, Investor Relations, Finance, regional leadership, and business units.
#LI-TS1
Committed to diversity and inclusion
At Manhattan, it’s about more than just the work. From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here. Our team members’ backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique.
We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of global communications jobs.
- 10 or more years of communications experience with progressive leadership responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience managing corporate or executive communications at a global scale
- Strong media relations skills including relationships with national and international press
- Ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies across multiple channels
- Experience leading and developing high-performing communications teams across geographies
- Proficiency with communications analytics tools and reporting frameworks
Tips for Your Director of Global Communications Job Search
Align your resume to business outcomes
Directors of global communications are hired to protect and shape reputation at scale. Reframe every bullet around measurable impact: coverage in tier-one outlets, crisis response timelines, campaign reach across markets, or executive visibility wins that moved business goals forward.
Highlight cross-regional communications experience
Job postings for this role almost always screen for experience managing communications across multiple geographies or languages. Call out specific regions you've covered, any localization decisions you owned, and how you kept messaging consistent across culturally distinct audiences.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of global communications openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your portfolio for each sector
A portfolio that works for a tech company won't land the same way at a pharmaceutical firm. Swap in case studies that mirror the hiring organization's communications challenges, whether that's regulatory messaging, product launches, or M&A communications.
Prepare for a multi-round strategic presentation
Many employers at this level ask finalists to present a 90-day communications plan or respond to a mock crisis scenario. Walk in with a clear point of view on the company's current reputational position and how you'd address its most visible gap.
Negotiate scope before accepting any title
Two offers with the same title can mean very different things. Before accepting, clarify whether the role owns media relations, internal communications, executive communications, or all three, and confirm whether the team you'd lead is fully staffed or still being built.
Director of Global Communications Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of global communicationss?
The companies hiring the most director of global communicationss right now include Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Northeastern University, and Uber, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology, financial services, and healthcare companies tend to maintain the most consistent demand for this role.
How many director of global communications jobs are remote?
About 85% of director of global communications openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site arrangements remain common for roles tied closely to executive leadership or crisis communications. Functions like media relations strategy, content oversight, and internal communications planning tend to be the most remote-compatible sub-areas of the role.
How do you become a director of global communications?
Most directors of global communications build up through roles in public relations, corporate communications, or journalism before moving into management. The path typically involves leading communications campaigns, managing agency or vendor relationships, and eventually owning a full communications function. An advanced degree in communications, public relations, or a related field can accelerate the transition into senior leadership, though demonstrated results carry more weight than credentials at this level.
Can you get hired as a director of global communications without global experience?
You can get hired in this role without prior global experience if you can demonstrate that your domestic communications work was complex enough to translate across markets. Hiring managers often look for candidates who have managed multistakeholder campaigns, navigated regulatory or reputational risk, or led teams through high-pressure moments. Framing large-scale domestic campaigns in terms of strategic scope rather than geography can close that gap in your application.
What does the director of global communications interview process look like?
The interview process for this role typically runs three to five rounds and includes an initial screening call, a panel interview with senior leadership, and a final-round presentation. Candidates are often asked to respond to a hypothetical crisis scenario, present a communications strategy, or walk through a past campaign in detail. Some organizations also include a writing or messaging exercise to assess how candidates communicate under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to director of global communications jobs?
You can find and apply to director of global communications jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. The openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching new postings early.
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