Manager, External Communications

ADNOC Drilling is seeking a Manager, External Communications to formulate and implement external communications and advocacy strategies that strengthen the company's standing and awareness among external stakeholders. Reporting to and working under the guidance of the Division VP, the role will manage the company's external communications requirements, promote a client-oriented approach and ensure that external communication initiatives are aligned with ADNOC's vision and ADNOC Drilling's objectives. The position will also manage and direct major external events, exhibitions, seminars, official gatherings and meetings, while ensuring consistency across external communications and brand messaging. Approximately 60% of the role will be dedicated to managing ADNOC Drilling's external communication needs and supervising the External Communications Department.

Strategic Communications & Content • Develop messages, content and narratives for external use, focusing on ADNOC Drilling's activities and achievements. • Ensure consistency and obtain appropriate sign-off from relevant subject matter experts and senior communications stakeholders. • Identify ADNOC Drilling stories and pitch communications content to ADNOC Headquarters. • Develop specialised business content. • Formulate external communication strategies and visibility plans linked to ADNOC Drilling's strategic priorities. • Position the company as an industry leader and support demand generation for its service lines. • Lead the creation and implementation of external communications and advocacy strategies. • Support business development through strategic communications. • Align external communication initiatives with company objectives and brand messages. Media Relations • Support Group communications in addressing day-to-day national and international media enquiries. • Maintain connectivity with ADNOC Drilling SVPs and VPs. • Liaise closely with ADNOC business-line communications teams. • Prepare the ADNOC Drilling CEO for external communications. • Ensure external communications involving the CEO are appropriately aligned and coordinated. • Develop communication materials including press releases, Q&As, briefing materials, press conferences, briefing sessions and interview materials. Digital, Brand & Social Media • Develop English and Arabic content for digital, print and social media. • Ensure appropriate ADNOC approval of communication content. • Support the rollout and implementation of revised brand guidelines across ADNOC Group. • Support implementation of the unified ADNOC Group website. • Identify internal communication and brand leads within ADNOC Drilling. • Coordinate with the ADNOC brand team on relevant communication and branding matters. • Supervise the maintenance of websites, databases and knowledge management systems. Events & External Engagement • Coordinate with ADNOC Headquarters on external events. • Support brand management and promotion of ADNOC Drilling at major industry events including ADIPEC, OTC and SOGA. • Supervise the planning and implementation of media and event activities. • Manage and direct major external events, exhibitions, seminars, official gatherings and meetings. • Initiate activities that may benefit the company, its employees or its corporate image and service sales. • Cultivate proactive relationships with external stakeholder organisations. Department & Team Management • Lead External Communications Department team members in executing communication and production activities. • Develop and manage the External Communications Department budget. • Institute professional and personal development programmes for staff. • Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing among external stakeholders. • Maintain documentation of standardised communication processes, policies and manuals. Governance & Compliance • Manage the external communication process at organisational level. • Establish and maintain communication processes and procedures with external parties. • Manage information required for ADNOC Drilling management communications and outreach strategies. • Ensure external communication activities positively promote the company and its messages to core external audiences. • Comply with UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

• Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience. • At least 4 years of experience at the national level providing communication packages for prestigious or large-scale organisations. • Excellent communication skills. • Good spoken and written English. • Good spoken and written Arabic. • Computer literacy. • Strong external communications and stakeholder management capabilities. • Experience managing communication strategies, media activities and major external events. • Ability to lead and supervise communication teams.

QUALIFICATION Required: • Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism or an equivalent discipline. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS • Professional certifications: As applicable. EXPERIENCE & SALARY Experience: • Minimum 12 years of relevant experience. • At least 4 years at t