Senior Communication Manager

About Almarai

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai is recognized as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and holds a market leadership position across all its categories in the GCC. The company employs over 43,000 individuals, servicing approximately 220,000 retail outlets.

The Opportunity: Senior Communication Manager

Almarai is seeking a Senior Communication Manager to join its Corporate & Marketing Communications team in Riyadh. This full-time strategic leadership role focuses on driving Almarai's external communications agenda, strengthening corporate reputation, ensuring brand consistency, and delivering communication strategies and campaigns across multiple channels. The successful candidate will contribute to shaping corporate messaging, leading content governance, and enhancing stakeholder engagement in support of Almarai's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies and plans aligned with corporate and business objectives.
• Lead and govern external communications, ensuring a consistent brand voice and messaging across all channels.
• Oversee 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 documents.
• 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 Requirements

• 7 years of 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

• Experience in a senior communications role within a leading FMCG organization.
• Experience managing integrated communication campaigns across traditional and digital media.

Application Process

To apply for this role, please submit your current CV along with a cover letter outlining your current and expected remuneration package.