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As the Director of Global Thought Leadership, you will be a technology evangelist for Belden, responsible for seeing the whole picture of technologies and fostering our reputation as a technology leader. You will manage all thought leadership activities, providing executive decisions when needed and handling customer relations from a thought leadership perspective. This role is crucial for amplifying Belden's position as a technology leader through strategic events and communications.
Job Responsibility:
Shape industry trends by publishing insights on emerging technologies, speaking at major conferences, and amplifying our voice through podcasts, webinars, and tech media
Drive a culture of innovation internally by championing programs like hackathons, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leading high-profile events like the Belden Innovation Award
Build strategic partnerships by engaging with startups, academia, and tech consortia, and establishing strong CTO/CIO relationships to provoke future innovation
Represent Belden in key industry forums, advisory boards, and standards bodies to help shape policy and advocate for responsible technology deployment
Define and measure the ROI of thought leadership by tracking engagement, brand perception, and the direct influence on H2/H3 innovation activities
Requirements:
Proven experience as a technology evangelist, shaping industry trends through published content, public speaking, and strategic media engagement
Demonstrated success building strategic partnerships with startups, academia, and tech consortia, and managing executive-level (CTO/CIO) relationships
Experience driving an internal culture of innovation by championing programs like hackathons and fostering cross-functional collaboration
Familiarity with industry standards bodies and experience advocating for responsible technology deployment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to define and measure the ROI of thought leadership initiatives, linking them to business outcomes
What we offer:
health/dental/vision
long term/short term disability
life insurance
HSA/FSA
matching retirement plans
paid vacation
parental leave
employee stock purchase plan
paid leave for volunteer work in your community
training opportunities
professional talent management and succession planning