Senior Communications Manager

About Almarai

Almarai is a leading food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company, recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company. Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Almarai operates across the GCC and is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region. The company employs over 43,000 individuals, servicing approximately 220,000 retail outlets.

The Role: Senior Communication Manager

Almarai is seeking a Senior Communication Manager to join its Corporate & Marketing Communications team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time leadership position is responsible for driving the company's external communications agenda, enhancing corporate reputation, and ensuring brand consistency across various channels. The role involves shaping corporate messaging, leading content governance, and improving stakeholder engagement to support Almarai's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies and plans aligned with corporate and business objectives.
• Lead and oversee external communications, ensuring a consistent brand voice and messaging across all channels.
• Manage high-impact content development and multi-channel communication campaigns.
• Draft and edit bilingual external communications content, including press releases, statements, quotes, Q&A documents, and briefing materials.
• Drive communication governance, editorial planning, and workflow optimization.
• Monitor communication effectiveness through analytics, audience engagement, and performance reporting.
• Build and develop a high-performing communications team while fostering collaboration across the business.
• Manage relationships with agencies, media partners, and key external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Mandatory: Minimum of 7 years of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Content Strategy, or Social Media Communications.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and external communication programs.
• Strong expertise in brand management, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and content governance.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent editorial and writing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong command of English and proficiency with digital communication platforms and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Experience in a senior communications role within a leading FMCG organization.
• Experience managing integrated communication campaigns across traditional and digital media.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic multinational team dedicated to supporting Almarai's growth plans. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a successful and expanding global business.