Hiring: Vice President, External Communications Company: UKG Location: Lowell, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:43:30 Target Skills & Keywords : SaaS About the job Experience: •15+ years of progressive experience in external communications, public relations, corporate communications, reputation, or related disciplines, including significant senior leadership experience. Required Skills: •The VP will lead an integrated organization spanning Product & Technology PR, Industry & Customer PR, International PR, Social, AI Discovery, Thought Leadership & Newsroom, and Analyst Relations. Qualifications: •Demonstrated success leading a complex, global external communications organization across multiple communications disciplines. •Proven track record building or transforming a modern communications function, including organizational design, talent assessment, capability building, and leadership development. •Deep expertise in reputation strategy, narrative development, media relations, executive counsel, issues management, and external storytelling. •Strong business judgment and demonstrated ability to connect reputation and communications strategy to growth, market positioning, customer priorities, and business outcomes. •Exceptional executive presence with the ability to advise CEOs and senior executives, influence enterprise decisions, and operate effectively in high-stakes environments. •Established credibility and relationships with top-tier business, technology, and/or industry media and other influential external stakeholders. •Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams, develop leaders, and drive alignment across complex, highly matrixed organizations. •Significant leadership experience in enterprise B2B SaaS, technology, or another complex technology-driven business. •In-depth knowledge of how AI, search, social, and changing information-discovery behaviors are reshaping reputation and influence. •Narrative & Reputation Leadership Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!