Vice President of Communications

• Plan, develop, and lead a best‑in‑class communications function across the Americas, aligning messaging to corporate strategy and measurable outcomes
• Translate strategic and tactical business plans into clear, consumable narratives for diverse audiences
• Select, develop, and retain top communications talent
• set performance standards and coach for continuous improvement
• Own media relations and serve as spokesperson
• field and respond to reporter requests with speed and precision
• Develop a robust public relations strategy that grows thought leadership and elevates brand reputation across the corporate services/security ecosystem
• Provide strategic oversight for social media and video storytelling that humanizes the Allied Universal brand, builds trust with clients and partners, and showcases the people and expertise behind our work
• Craft executive‑level communications, presentations, and narratives that reflect enterprise priorities and leadership tone
• Lead daily issues/crisis communications with scenario planning, talking points, and rapid cross‑functional coordination
• Partner with stakeholders on regional organizational change management plans, devising strategies to counter resistance and align stakeholders
• Build a top‑quality internal communications program that ensures employees are informed, engaged, and connected to leadership and each other
• Partner cross‑functionally and across business units/regions to keep key messages consistent and culture‑building
• Introduce modern content delivery methods (digital, video, social, live forums) to foster two‑way dialogue and feedback loops
• Develop ideas and opportunities for press releases, feature articles, solution launches, case studies, personnel announcements, social media posts, and executive interviews
• Establish editorial standards for storytelling and message architecture across channels
• Define success metrics
• build dashboards to measure effectiveness, impact, and engagement, and run regular reviews and optimizations

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field
• 10+ years in B2B communications/marketing with a proven record in large, complex organizations
• Expertise in crisis communications, media relations, corporate communications, social media, and executive counsel
• Demonstrated ability to drive thought leadership internally and externally
• strong storytelling and message development skills
• High integrity and discretion with sensitive information
• strong interpersonal skills
• project management excellence
• and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Public company experience is highly desired

Public company experience

• 40% annual bonus
• equity package
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with a company match, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Executive flex time off plan