Director, Advocacy & Influence Job at Bentley Systems (Dublin)

Director, Advocacy & Influence

The Director, Advocacy & Influence will lead Bentley’s strategy for customer adv...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Bentley Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in customer advocacy, customer marketing, community, influencer, reference, or related programs
Proven experience leading and managing a small team
Highly relationship-oriented, high-energy, and genuinely excited about working with users, champions, and external influencers
Strong instincts for identifying high-potential advocates and turning relationships into meaningful market-facing opportunities
Experience with customer storytelling, speaking programs, co-marketing, references, influencer engagement, organic social, or other forms of external activation
Comfortable building programs with structure, process, and measurable outcomes
Strong cross-functional instincts and ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization
Curious, proactive, and energized by building programs that create momentum and visibility
Experience with B2C-style community, ambassador, loyalty, or influencer programs — and an ability to translate those ideas into a B2B context — is a plus
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship

Job Responsibility

Lead Bentley’s strategy for customer advocacy, influencer engagement, and champion activation across our ecosystem
Identify, nurture, and activate authentic voices — from passionate users and customer champions to key external influencers — and turn those relationships into references, speaking opportunities, co-marketing, market credibility, and business impact
Own Bentley’s advocacy strategy, influencer relationships, and Bentley’s annual Year in Infrastructure (YII) Awards program
Help establish and scale Bentley’s formal customer advocacy and reference program
Manage YII Awards program end to end
Shape Bentley’s influencer and brand ambassador strategy
Develop co-marketing opportunities with strategic accounts and partners

What we offer

A great Team and culture
An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction
An attractive salary and benefits package
A commitment to inclusion, belonging, and colleague well-being through global initiatives and resource groups
A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for a better quality of life

Fulltime

Developer Advocacy Director

We are looking for a Developer Advocacy Director to join our Developer Experienc...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

200000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Vercel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience leading a DevRel, Developer Advocacy, or equivalent technical program with ownership across strategy, execution, and measurable outcomes
Strong technical depth in modern web development and platform architecture, with the ability to guide teams building production-grade examples and systems
Demonstrated ability to act as an internal entrepreneur, taking ambiguous developer problems from discovery through validation to scalable solutions
Hands-on familiarity with agent-driven development, including LLMs, agent tooling, and emerging developer workflows, and a point of view on how these change the discipline of DevRel
Track record of influencing product direction through developer insight, prototypes, experiments, or direct contribution
Comfort operating in high-ambiguity environments, making tradeoffs and prioritization decisions based on leverage and impact

Job Responsibility

Redefine and lead the DevRel function as a systems-level discipline, evolving it from awareness and feedback into an entrepreneurial engine that solves developer problems at scale across the full DevRel lifecycle
Set strategy and direction for Vercel Labs, guiding teams that build, ship, and iterate on real-world projects to uncover friction, validate opportunities, and influence product direction
Operationalize agent-first developer advocacy, using agentic tools and workflows to scale technical content, examples, documentation, education, and outreach — including authoring content with agents and for agent consumers
Turn developer insight into durable product impact by establishing tight feedback loops with Product and Engineering and ensuring validated problems lead to shipped solutions
Define the technical and narrative standard for how Vercel demonstrates modern web and agent-native development through reference architectures, demos, benchmarks, and opinionated guidance
Measure and optimize DevRel impact, tying Labs output to developer activation, retention, expansion, and ecosystem growth rather than vanity metrics

What we offer

Competitive compensation package, including equity
Inclusive Healthcare Package
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
Flexible Time Off
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed

Fulltime

Government Affairs Director (Policy & Advocacy)

This role is to drive public policy and external engagement in the competition a...

Location

United Kingdom , Multiple Locations

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area OR equivalent experience
Demonstrable ability to secure policy change via third parties e.g. Think Tanks, Trade Associations, Customers etc.
This role requires proficiency in written, reading, and conversational English.

Job Responsibility

Advocates for, and manages, policy issues
Develops and implements strategies for leveraging partnerships with external partners and key influencers to advance Microsoft's public policy agenda, and/or business objectives across the company in several key areas
Participates in internal/external events and is active with driving social media engagement on key issues
Builds and maintains a strong, ongoing network and coalition with complex governmental and non-governmental stakeholders
Acts as a subject matter expert for a large, critical projects, and may provide direction to teammates or a cross-functional project team, or act as a project lead across country and team lines
Applies strategy by understanding the role in the team and applying the strategy provided by senior team members
Under instruction from others, researches new tools, technologies, and methods being used in the community that can be utilized to improve product quality, performance, or efficiency
Reinforces a positive environment by learning and adopting best practices
Maintains or develops ties with external network of peers and identifies prospective talent for Microsoft research pipelines, when asked
Assists with documentation for senior team members as requested

Fulltime

Director of Advocacy Engagement

AHLA is seeking a full-time Director of Advocacy Engagement to lead the recruitm...

Location

United States , Washington

Salary:

110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year

American Hotel & Lodging Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Communications, or related area or equivalent work experience
5-10 years of experience in government or advocacy
or a combination of education and experience
Knowledge of the legislative process at the federal, state, and local levels
Experienced computer and software knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to work in diverse political climates with legislators, regulators, governors, attorneys general and municipal officials and staff
Excellent project management skills with great attention to detail and strong work ethic
Excellent oral and written communication skills
ability to write and edit clear, engaging, and grammatically correct content
willingness to be coached

Job Responsibility

Develops and implements a strategic plan around the recruitment, mobilization, and retention of grassroots advocates across various political districts in support of the lodging industry
Maintains regular communication with grassroots supporters and grasstops advocates to keep them engaged and active throughout the year, including alerts, newsletters, email updates, virtual and in-person meetings, social media messaging, etc
Activates and engages grassroots supporters in both online and offline tactics, as appropriate, to impact public policy campaigns
Writes and launches action alerts to mobilize volunteers to send communications to lawmakers, regulators and industry leaders
Works closely with government affairs and communications staff to develop such communications materials for grassroots supporters that will most effectively lead to engagement by such advocates with policymakers on behalf of the lodging industry
Identifies opportunities for the recruitment of grasstops advocates with outsized potential influence toward policy outcomes
Works with the federal and state and local government affairs divisions to execute hotel tours (“Heart of House”) for elected officials in key districts and municipalities
Plays a leading role in the planning and execution of federal, state and local fly-ins in order to leverage member and state hotel association engagement
Plans and implements training for supporters and staff as needed to educate on legislative priorities and how they can make an impact through advocacy
Regularly evaluates growth of the grassroots and grasstops programs through various metrics, including but not limited to tracking performance of communications and analyzing network trends through web-based action and reporting systems

What we offer

AHLA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Fulltime

Director Government Relations & Advocacy

This position is accountable for the direction, leadership, and strategic and op...

Location

United States , Madera

Salary:

91.35 - 110.58 USD / Hour

Valley Children's Healthcare

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree In related field (required)
Master's Degree In related field (preferred)
California Drivers License - Other (required)
Car Insurance - Other Valid license and automobile liability insurance coverage with minimum limits as required by state law (required)
Minimum five (5) years Related work experience (required)
Minimum five (5) years Leadership experience (required)
Possess excellent facilitation, presentation and written/verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of the medical industry, including reimbursement, medical technology, case mix, managed care organizations, demographics, financial modeling, statistics, and local/national healthcare trends preferred

Job Responsibility

This position is accountable for the direction, leadership, and strategic and operational elements of Government Relations and Advocacy
Leads and executes a comprehensive government affairs strategy for Valley Children's, a pediatric healthcare system, by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on federal and California legislation, regulatory activity, and budget developments impacting children's hospitals, including Medicaid/Medi-Cal, behavioral health, workforce, reimbursement policy, and key funding streams
Serves as the primary liaison to federal, state and local government affairs consultants, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and advocacy goals, while building and maintaining strong relationships with Members of Congress, California state legislators, key committees, and regulatory agencies
Coordinates with national and state hospital associations to advance legislative and regulatory priorities, and represents the organization in coalition efforts, grassroots advocacy, and related engagements
Oversees policy development activities including drafting testimony, regulatory comments, and executive briefing materials, while tracking and influencing rulemaking through CMS and the California Department of Health Care Services
Organizes legislative meetings, site visits, and advocacy campaigns, and partners internally to identify federal funding opportunities and support initiatives related to community health, health equity, and strategic policy impact

Fulltime

Director, B2B Marketing- Customer Advocacy / Campaign Management

Mastercard Services is seeking a Director, B2B Marketing, to champion customer a...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

138000.00 - 221000.00 CAD / Year

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field
MBA preferred
7+ years of SaaS B2B marketing experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a director-level cross functional role
Proven experience leading customer advocacy initiatives, customer story management and awards or recognition programs in a B2B environment
Demonstrated success driving integrated marketing campaigns and nurturing engagement across the buyer journey
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and team leadership skills
Strong analytical abilities, with a proven track record of driving marketing performance and ROI for a global portfolio
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate and mentor high-performing teammates and cross functional team members to fulfill a common vision and mission

Job Responsibility

Own our customer advocacy initiatives, ensuring they receive dedicated focus and drive measurable impact for the Services business
Oversee customer story management, ensuring compelling B2B narratives are captured, curated and leveraged to support brand advocacy as well as broader marketing efforts such as campaign objectives
Lead execution of our annual Circle of Honor program, including strategy, criteria, communications and execution, to recognize and engage top B2B customers
Own the end-to-end strategy, execution and optimization of integrated B2B marketing campaigns across channels and customer touchpoints, ensuring alignment with the company objectives, market positioning and Services portfolio priorities
Drive structured collaboration across product, commercialization, strategy, communications, demand generation and sales to deliver compelling narratives and buying experiences that build customer engagement and brand loyalty
Champion the implementation of an updated buyer enablement framework — experimenting with new approaches that nurture prospects across the entire journey, from initial engagement through selection, activation and advocacy
Set and monitor KPIs for customer stories and Circle of Honor initiatives as well as integrated B2B campaigns, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Extract actionable insights from campaign and program performance data, delivering regular updates and strategic recommendations to marketing leadership
Articulate the impact, value and opportunities integrated capability marketing is driving across the Mastercard Services product portfolios
Serve as a central liaison, fostering robust relationships among product, commercialization, communications, sales and other teams, with a focus on alignment around integrated capability marketing plans

What we offer

competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role
may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program

Fulltime

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Finance & Treasury Reference And Master Data Programme Director

To establish a controlled, standardised, and enterprise-scale data foundation ac...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives
Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide
They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions
Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives
Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function
Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately
Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence
Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives
Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives

Job Responsibility

Scope Management: Oversees a collection of related projects that together aim to achieve broader strategic business objectives. Their focus is on the long-term benefits and ensuring the alignment of projects with the organization’s goals
Strategic Focus: Focuses on strategic, high-level outcomes. They are responsible for the overall success and continuous alignment of projects to the organization’s business strategy
Time Horizon: Typically works over a longer time horizon, as programs may span months or years and involve multiple phases and projects
Stakeholder Management: Manages a wide range of stakeholders across various projects, including executives, project managers, and external clients. They ensure communication and alignment across all projects within the program
Risk and Issue Management: Manages risks and issues at a higher level, focusing on cross-project dependencies and potential impacts on the broader program or business strategy
Resource Management: Responsible for allocating resources across multiple projects, balancing priorities, and ensuring that resources are used efficiently across the program
Financial Management: Manages the overall program budget, tracking the financial health of multiple projects and ensuring that the program as a whole delivers value
Metrics: Measures success based on the cumulative benefits delivered by all the projects within the program. They look at business outcomes, value creation, and alignment with strategic goals
Change Management: Deals with change at a macro level, ensuring that changes across projects are managed cohesively and don’t negatively impact the overall program

What we offer

Cycle or run to work? We’ve got everything you need – from cycle hire and parking areas to new showering and changing facilities
CoSpace is our drop-in co-working space, where networks are built, problems are solved collectively and our community is strengthened
Our Wellness Suite includes a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, and provides personal training sessions and massage therapy
Our new trading floors enhance communication, integrate sustainability, and support health and wellbeing through innovative design and British-sourced furniture

Fulltime

New

Director, Strategy & Quality Practices – Volunteerism - National Office

The Director of Strategy and Quality Practices, Volunteerism, leads the advancem...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

115000.00 - 141000.00 USD / Year

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher required in a relevant field such as Business, or related disciplines required
Advanced degree strongly preferred
8-12 years of experience required
Expert functional skills, advanced industry knowledge and experience, advanced managerial skills
Manages multiple teams or functions
Strategic and operational decision-making authority
Highly complex tasks and managerial tasks
Minimal supervision

Job Responsibility

Support and Enhance Organizational Priorities to Strengthen Local Ys: Advances organizational priorities by translating national direction into clear, actionable supports that strengthen local Y operational excellence and drive a healthier, more effective YMCA Movement
Unify and Align Network Strategies: Leads efforts to build shared goals, strengthen alignment, and enhance the credibility of Y-USA strategies across local Ys, alliances, and service delivery partners to ensure coordinated and consistent impact
Drive Collective Strategy: Develops and manages activation approaches that advance organizational priorities ensuring Ys and partners have the resources, guidance, and capacity to engage effectively
Lead Adoption and Integration of Membership Leading Practices: Engages the YMCA network to promote systemwide adoption of Y-USA Membership tools, products, and solutions
identifies bright spots
and provides programmatic support to Network Partners
Guide Continuous Quality Improvement and Innovation: Collects and analyzes Membership data, signals, and industry trends to inform continuous quality improvement strategies and identify opportunities for innovation
Strengthen Partnerships, Advocacy, and Policy Efforts: Collaborates with governmental, nonprofit, academic, and private partners to support national initiatives, increase influence, and advance mission aligned strategies

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
defined benefit plan (retirement savings)
defined contribution plan (403(b) plan
life and disability insurances
technology stipend
generous paid time off
work from anywhere within the continental U.S. workplace

Fulltime

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