Group Vice President, Technology, Ruder Finn

About the role

Ruder Finn is a leading independent global communications and integrated marketing agency. We are seeking a strategic, client-focused Group Vice President to join our award-winning Technology Practice, with a primary focus on B2B technology accounts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior lead across a portfolio of technology accounts, helping shape strategic direction and ensuring high-quality program execution
• Advise clients across enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, cybersecurity, data and analytics, compliance technology, developer tools, and emerging technology categories
• Provide executive-level counsel on messaging, positioning, reputation management, thought leadership, media strategy, and issues response
• Develop and oversee integrated communications programs spanning earned, owned, social, and executive communications initiatives
• Translate complex B2B technology concepts into clear, compelling, and business-relevant stories for relevant audiences
• Act as a trusted advisor and senior client contact, building strong relationships that drive client satisfaction, retention, and growth
• Maintain a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, competitors, and the market forces shaping their sectors
• Lead strategic media relations programs that secure impactful coverage across top-tier business, technology, trade, and industry media
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, analysts, influencers, and key voices across the tech ecosystem
• Mentor and support account teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and growth
• Contribute to team development through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
• Partner cross-functionally with integrated teams across sectors and disciplines to deliver cohesive client programs
• Play a key role in new business development, including pitch strategy, proposal development, and client presentations
• Contribute to agency growth by identifying opportunities to introduce clients to new capabilities and expanded services
• Support agency marketing initiatives, including case studies, thought leadership, speaking engagements, and award submissions
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts and participate in relevant professional organizations and events
• Identify and support opportunities for organic growth across existing accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, or integrated communications, with significant experience in B2B technology
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Technology, or a related field preferred
• Agency experience is strongly preferred
• Deep expertise across enterprise software, AI, cloud, SaaS, cybersecurity, developer platforms, data and analytics, compliance technology, or related B2B technology sectors
• Proven success leading integrated communications programs for complex technology clients
• Strong understanding of the B2B technology media landscape, analyst ecosystem, and enterprise buying dynamics
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and technical stakeholders alike
• Demonstrated experience providing executive-level client counsel and managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Strong media relations experience with the ability to build and maintain influential industry relationships
• Experience contributing to and supporting new business efforts in a competitive agency environment
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for how AI, data, and emerging technologies are transforming communications and storytelling
• Experience mentoring and developing team members in a collaborative agency environment
• Strong business acumen, including experience supporting account growth, forecasting, and client retention
• Highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in fast-paced environments