Development Manager: Ignite Growth and Drive Innovation in the Tech Sector
Are you ready to be a dynamic force in shaping the future of technology communications? Join the World’s leading technology communications team as a Development Manager and bring your passion and expertise to drive business growth, foster community, and champion a culture as diverse and vibrant as the world we live in.
Edelman Technology works with over 52 of the top 100 technology clients in the world, and counts a global community of more than 700 professionals that work in this sector.
It’s a sector right at the heart of the most important conversations taking place in the world today, and Edelman tech is the team that gets to help set and shape the narrative. So come live in the future, and join the team.
Who You Are:
We're looking for a dynamic individual who embodies the following qualities:
- Hard Worker: You are driven, dedicated, and ready to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are always willing to go the extra mile to achieve excellence.
- Well-Organized: Your organizational skills are top-notch. You can manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and keep everything running smoothly. You are the person who can bring order to chaos and ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.
- Curious and Creative: You have an insatiable curiosity and a knack for creative thinking. You are always eager to learn new things, explore innovative ideas, and bring fresh perspectives to the table. Your creativity helps you find unique solutions to challenges and drives continuous improvement.
- Analytical Mindset: Numbers and data are your friends. You have a keen eye for detail and the ability to analyze data to make informed decisions. Your analytical skills help you identify trends, measure success, and optimize strategies for better results.
- True Partner: You are a natural collaborator and team player. You understand the importance of building strong relationships and working closely with others to achieve common goals. You will be a trusted partner to the Global Chair, providing support, insights, and strategic input to drive the sector forward.
- Excellent Communicator: You have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. You can articulate ideas clearly and persuasively, and you excel at building consensus and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
- Passionate and Enthusiastic: Your passion for technology and communications is contagious. You bring energy and enthusiasm to everything you do, inspiring those around you to strive for excellence.
- Empathetic Leader: You understand the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership. You are supportive, approachable, and always willing to lend a helping hand. You build morale and create a positive, inclusive work environment.
Key Duties Include:
Business Intelligence
- Strategic Implementation: Understand our business goals and spearhead strategies within the sector to achieve them.
- Conflict Resolution: Manage conflicts by monitoring new business opportunities, identifying potential conflicts, and connecting the right parties to find solutions.
Strategy Formation & Execution
- Edelman Capability Advocacy: Keep abreast of Edelman’s capabilities and serve as a resource to client leads seeking solutions to client challenges.
- White Space Identification: Assist the Global Chair in identifying target areas and opportunities, leveraging the expertise within our network and collaborating with new business teams.
- Emerging Capabilities Development: Support the Global Chair in pinpointing and codifying under-developed capabilities with potential for revenue growth.
Innovation & Growth Support
- Best Practice Sharing: Drive innovation by promoting best practices across the global sector, updating the Brand Hub, distributing newsletters, and posting on Workplace.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Facilitate connections across offices and business units to enhance quality and efficiency, and reward cross-office/region/Practice/Sector collaboration.
- Employee Training: Partner with Chair/HR to develop and coordinate training content/modules, working with regional and local counterparts for input.
- New Business Leadership: Play a pivotal role in new business activities led by the Global Chair, shaping responses to RFIs/RFPs, and serving as Foreperson for pitches.
- Resource Coordination: Support new business by connecting teams with essential resources, creating or updating sector-specific content, and maintaining knowledge of past materials for repurposing.
Content Creation + Internal Community Engagement Support
- Community Building: Build strong internal relationships and maintain knowledge of the sector’s clients and team members; includes management of the teams weekly newsletter
- Knowledge Sharing: Promote a culture of knowledge sharing by facilitating connections and driving community engagement.
- Morale Building: Boost morale by celebrating successes and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Event Management: Organize and manage sector leadership meetings, including agenda, content, logistics, and all other aspects of the events.
- Communication: Partner with the Global Chair to communicate updates and developments, enhancing community cohesion and engagement.
Join us and be a part of a team that’s not just shaping the narrative of technology communications, but leading the charge in innovation and strategic growth. Let’s create the future together!
