Overview
Marketing and Communications Director Jobs in Doha Metropolitan Area at Confidential
Title: Marketing and Communications Director
Company: Confidential
Location: Doha Metropolitan Area
Job Description
About the Role
The Marketing and Communications Director will act as the organization's senior enabler of corporate reputation, brand equity, and stakeholder trust — shaping how the organization is perceived by regulators, investors, government entities, media, employees, and customers alike. This is a strategic leadership role. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, embedding brand and communications governance into business strategy while overseeing the marketing function that supports growth.
Candidates should ideally bring experience from a Publicly Listed Company (PLC) or similarly regulated, high-governance environment, where marketing and communications operate under disclosure, compliance, and stakeholder-scrutiny standards. Fluency in Arabic and English is required, given the extent of government relations, media, and regional stakeholder engagement involved.
Strategic Mandate
- Position the organization as a trusted, resilient market leader by directing enterprise-wide brand governance frameworks
- Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership Team on reputation risk, stakeholder perception, and corporate narrative
- Own crisis and issues communications end-to-end, safeguarding brand equity during periods of regulatory, operational, or geopolitical sensitivity
- Build and manage government relations and regulatory stakeholder engagement in line with PLC governance standards
- Champion employee engagement and internal communications as a driver of culture and retention
- Develop ESG, sustainability, and corporate responsibility narratives that reinforce long-term stakeholder confidence
- Serve as the organization's ultimate custodian of brand reputation
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Oversee brand positioning and ensure consistency across all channels and materials
- Lead development of content across digital, print, and broadcast platforms
- Manage and optimize digital marketing campaigns, including SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing
- Establish and maintain strong media relations and manage crisis communications
- Plan and execute corporate events, trade shows, and promotional activities
- Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing marketing and communications team
- Develop and oversee the marketing budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI
- Define and track KPIs to measure marketing performance
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years' experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Prior experience within a PLC, government-linked entity, or similarly regulated organization strongly preferred
- GCC experience is an advantage
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, PR, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional certification in Marketing, PR, or Communications is a plus
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills
Key Competencies
Brand Strategy · Corporate Reputation & Crisis Management · Stakeholder Engagement & Government Relations · Communication Strategies · Digital and Social Media Strategy · Business Planning · Leadership · Building High-Performing Teams · AI Fluency · Agility · Resilience