Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Managing Director to lead and grow the US Technology Practice, positioning Touchdown as an authority in technology conversations.
• Serve as a culture champion by managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams focused on quality and career progression.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Touchdown and Ruder Finn to drive integrated thinking and strong execution.
• Allocate workload, capacity, and resources to support client needs and team performance.
• Act as the expert leader on client teams with deep industry knowledge affecting client success.
• Engage directly with clients as a senior advisor providing executive-level counsel and strategic thinking.
• Provide forward-thinking insights to solve complex client challenges across enterprise tech, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and emerging tech.
• Take a consultative approach to designing, selling, and executing integrated communications programs using appropriate methodologies.
• Navigate complex client environments by tailoring messages to diverse audiences, from executives to technical teams.
• Maintain a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, and broader technology trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Technology, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years leading high-impact technology communications programs; agency experience required.
• Deep experience across enterprise and B2B technology including software, cybersecurity, AI/ML, cloud, and data.
• Proven track record building and expanding teams with accountability and high quality standards.
• Success supporting agency growth, identifying new opportunities, contributing to pitches, and expanding client relationships.
• Strong record delivering integrated programs: media relations, thought leadership, executive positioning, GTM storytelling.
• Experience developing thought leadership and executive visibility strategies tied to conferences and media moments.
• Broad experience advising executives and leading teams to drive business growth through PR and comms initiatives.
• Ability to measure program impact with clear metrics and actionable insights.
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and storytelling skills with strong editorial judgment.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Technology, or related field preferred.

Benefits

• As a Senior Vice President you will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
• Eligibility for Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance Plans, FSA, and 401k (match)
• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Workplace flexibility
• On-site and off-site social gatherings