Head of Communications, APJ

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THE ROLE

Head of Communications, Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) is a strategic role reporting to the Senior Director, International Communications (APJ, EMEA & LatAM). This person will be responsible for driving all communications activities – public relations (PR), analyst relations (AR) and executive communications - both external and internal –  for the APJ region.

As a key member of Pure Storage's International Communications team, this candidate will lead the development and execution of an impactful communications programme in APJ.  We are looking for someone who is highly proactive with a 'fire in the belly' to drive a best-in-class regional communications program; manage multiple projects across many countries; and maintain exceptional relationships with both external audiences (media, analysts & influencers)and internal stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage a creative and a high impact pan-APJ comms programme that aligns with global communications' goals while meeting local business objectives 
• Own regional relationships with critical journalists, industry analysts and influencers 
• Execute on major company milestones and activations ensuring regional context and local viewpoints are kept front of mind to create a truly meaningful company announcements programme 
• Ability to come up with and execute innovative local comms activations that drive global communications goals 
• Craft compelling storylines to drive the development of local thought leadership content (bylines, commentary & predictions)  
• Manage a network of public relations agencies and other third party vendors across the region, delivering impactful results in each country
• Manage the local spokesperson program: understanding where the gaps are; media training spokespeople and ensuring the existing bench of spokespeople remain up-to-date on latest company messaging 
• Create and manage external and internal communications platforms for the APJ business leader that aligns with corporate priorities and vision. On the external side, this would include developing his narrative and topical talk tracks, managing media and analyst engagements, social channels and speaking opportunities. On the internal side, this would include managing strategic communications for business critical items and employee all-hands    
• Manage the APJ Comms budget and comms operations, ensuring all activities deliver a strong return on investment 
• Manage any local crisis and issues  
• Participate in the region's customer reference program, flagging critical stories that can be leveraged in communications activations to tell a richer Pure story 
• As a key member of the International Communications team, collaborate closely with EMEA-LatAm peers to facilitate the sharing and scaling of ideas across regions.
• Manage and mentor the APJ communications manager
• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Singapore (preferred location) or Sydney office in compliance with Pure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Passionate about technology and innovation 
• Has a minimum of 12-15 years of proven experience (ideally a combination of agency and in-house positions) in a business-to-business (B2B) technology environment 
• Brings demonstrable success in leading the development and execution of communications (PR, AR and executive communications) strategies and plans that achieved results across multiple APJ countries 
• Is a creative and strategic thinker who possesses outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Is someone who has excellent media and analyst relationships and an interest in developing more 
• Understands the APJ markets and knows how to localise corporate information for an impactful regional execution 
• Is agile in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and capable of juggling multiple projects at once 
• Understands how to partner across different functions - particularly with regional sales leaders, field marketing as well as global communications and corporate teams 
• Understands how to measure comms results against established KPIs 
• Is adept at educating business stakeholders about what great communications looks like 
• Has experience successfully managing and supporting a network of PR agencies and third-party vendors
• Is able to work across timezones
• Is a positive, high-energy, solutions-oriented team-player. 

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.

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