VP of Marketing and Communications

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING A newly created role with genuine executive sponsorship this isn`t a backfill, it`s a directive to build something strongerDirect access and visibility to senior leadership and business unit presidents across the enterpriseBroad ownership across brand, communications, digital presence, collateral, events, and more/Real autonomy to shape processes, elevate outputs, and define how a multi-billion-dollar organization presents itself externallyOpportunity to make an early, measurable impact in a function that is ready and resourced for modernizationA collaborative environment with close partnership across marketing, operations, talent, and executive leadershipWHAT THEY OFFER YOUA seat at the table, a direct line to executive leadership, and the authority to make decisions that stickBuild, not just maintain put your fingerprints on how an organization communicates from brand voice to digital presence to executive storytellingThe scale is significant with established market credibility, real resources, and a leadership team that understands the value of what you bringMulti-unit structure, diverse stakeholders, B2B audiences, field-services dynamicsStepping in during a time of significant growthLOCATION5 days onsite - Charlotte, North Carolina.WHY THE ROLE IS IMPORTANTConsolidate fragmented marketing and communications activities into a centralized, strategically driven functionDevelop and execute an integrated marketing plan that shifts the team from reactive support to proactive planningOwn consistency and version control across presentations, collateral, proposals, and external-facing materialsManage external agency and vendor relationships, with authority to assess the right insource/outsource balanceOversee digital and brand assets including website updates, LinkedIn, and other external channelsLead a small team while helping define the structure needed to scaleSupport brand initiatives across trade shows, recruiting materials, merchandise, and major internal eventsServe as the strategic quality control point for external content across business units and leadership teamsWhat You BringExperience in complex infrastructure, field services, engineering, or similar B2B environmentsExecutive presence and the communication skills to work credibly at the senior leadership levelA leader-doer mindset: comfortable setting strategy and executing at the same time.Proven ability to manage agency relationships and make smart build-vs.-buy decisionsWorking knowledge of digital marketing and web initiatives, with the ability to guide refresh efforts alongside technical partnersA track record of bringing structure and process to decentralized or ad hoc marketing environmentsComfort with modern tools and AI-enabled ways of working and using them as a competitive advantageAbility to 25% of the time to various locations