• This position will drive a fully integrated communications agenda for Oracle’s cloud technologies as well as promoting and protecting Oracle’s reputation in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

• Tightly linked with Marketing and Sales functions, the role will create, integrate and execute communications programs to support the business and provide strategic communications counsel.

• As a key role within Oracle Asia Pacific and Japan (JAPAC) Corporate Communications this position will report to the Communications Vice President, JAPAC. The position will be based in Beijing, China.

• This role is to drive outcomes in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The balance of priorities varies by business line and over time.

Role & Responsibilities                                                                             

• Set the communications strategy to support Oracle’s overarching business priorities (CEO, CMO, CHRO, CFO AND CIO audience) with an objective to establish Oracle as the regional market leader in the Cloud.

• Provide expert counsel in combining traditional and social communications programs into a single cohesive approach to build credibility and demonstrate leadership.

• Drive measurable collaboration across Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand Communications to ensure key communications plans, narratives and content deliverables are used to maximum effect.

• Assess and deliver robust multi-channel media and social customer engagement programs with a focus on content, placement, engagement and value.

• Assist in crisis management and response plans for Oracle’s communications on issues originating in the region.

• Direct and manage PR agency resources to create successful integrated campaigns supporting priority audiences – CEO, CMO, CHRO, CFO, CIO – and the Oracle brand

• Monitoring competition activity and making strategic recommendations.

 

Skills & Competencies

• This role must be filled by an outstanding professional, passionate about communications with an interest in learning and delivering results, with minimum 10 years’ experience. Some of this time should have been in a leadership role within a corporate entity or a leading communications agency.
• Excellent strategic planning skills; a solid understanding of the B2B technology industry; deep understanding of the business and technology media landscape in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and proven corporate communications and social media expertise.

• Experience of working within a global enterprise and counselling senior management in a dynamic environment are essentials and a high degree of personal initiative, collaboration and written communication skills are key.
• The successful candidate will have strong media relations, a deep understanding of industry trends and hot topics, how technology is shaping and advancing the everyday lives of individuals as well as organisations – and demonstrated skills in applying that understanding to successful communications.  More importantly they will be able to apply their technical understanding to being able to develop thought leadership topics to make the subjects accessible to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with paid amplification of owned and earned content and management of paid influencer activity
• Over and above specialist skills the candidate must demonstrate drive, initiative, common sense and a get-up-and-go attitude to be successful in this role.  

 

Development of communication programs to promote Oracle's products & services.

Integrate advertising into the marketing campaigns, exercising judgment and business acumen in selecting methods and techniques for best practice / creative solution. As a recognized authority and leading contributor maintain regular interface between the division and Corporate. Plan and manage pan-geography corporate and local campaign media plans. Plan, manage and implement corporate and local campaign advertising creative. Manage tier 2 local advertising and arrange sign off with Corporate. Integrate all advertising across the communications mix. Maintain and communicate brand advertising guidelines. Oversee partner advertising. Develop and manage brand communications audit. Measure advertising effectiveness.

Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. 8 years relevant work experience. A proven track record in advertising across line-of-business and/or geography as an account manager, with experience of creative production and media buying.