VP, Corporate Communications - USA

About Kinaxis Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you! In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today. Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers. Location This is a remote position. You can work from home and be located anywhere in NA About the team The Vice President, Corporate Communications is responsible for shaping and executing the company’sglobal communications strategy to enhance brand reputation, drive employee engagement, and supportbusiness objectives. This role oversees all aspects of corporate communications, including mediarelations, executive communications, internal communications, crisis and issues management, andthought leadership.Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), the VP will lead a high-performing team and collaborateclosely with executive leadership, marketing, HR, legal, and investor relations to ensure consistent andcompelling messaging across all audiences and channels The What you will do - Define and lead the global corporate communications strategy aligned with the company’smission, values, and business goals. - Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on communications matters, including - reputation management, media engagement, and crisis response. - Lead global media relations efforts, including proactive storytelling, press releases, mediaoutreach, and relationship building with key journalists and outlets. - Oversee executive communications, including speechwriting, presentations, and thoughtleadership content for key leaders. - Lead internal communication to foster employee engagement, alignment, and culture througheffective messaging and storytelling. - Develop and implement crisis communication plans and serve as a key leader during issuesmanagement and reputational risk scenarios. - Partner with Investor Relations and Legal to ensure alignment on financial communications andregulatory disclosures. - Monitor and analyze media coverage, public sentiment, and communication effectiveness toinform strategy and improve outcome - Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing communications team, fostering a culture ofcollaboration, innovation, and accountability What we are looking for - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a relatedfield. - 15+ years of progressive experience in marketing leadership roles, with a strong background inenterprise-level corporate communications, public relations, or related fields, ideally within B2Btechnology or SaaS environments, including exposure to public or pre-IPO company dynamics. - Proven ability to define and lead enterprise-level corporate narrative, positioning, and strategiccommunications aligned to business growth and market priorities. - Demonstrated ex