Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ISC2 is the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, committed to creating a safe and secure cyber world. The Vice President, Communications, Marketing, & E-Commerce will shape and execute ISC2’s global communications, marketing, and e-commerce strategies while driving integrated corporate communications and public relations efforts to strengthen the organization's brand and influence.
Responsibilities
- Provide enterprise leadership for ISC2’s global corporate communications and stakeholder engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, strategy, and long‑term objectives
- Establish and lead integrated internal and external communications frameworks encompassing corporate communications, public relations, thought leadership, advocacy, crisis communications, and executive positioning
- Provide enterprise oversight of the organization’s physical, ecommerce, and online marketing strategies to articulate a compelling value proposition, strengthen brand equity, and drive sustainable growth
- Direct enterprise marketing, content, brand, creative, digital, web, and social media strategies to strengthen market presence, reputation, and engagement across members, volunteers, candidates, and customers
- Serve as a principal advisor to executive leadership on communications strategy, reputational risk, and external positioning; act as an organizational spokesperson as required
- Build and sustain strategic relationships with global media, industry leaders, volunteers, and key stakeholders to elevate ISC2’s influence and voice within the cybersecurity ecosystem
- Partner with senior leaders across the organization to ensure consistent messaging, aligned execution, and an integrated, high‑quality stakeholder experience
- Lead, develop, and manage a diverse, high‑performing global organization; establish clear accountability, succession planning, and talent development practices
- Oversee financial planning, budget management, resource allocation, and third‑party partnerships; drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the function
- Represent ISC2 externally to advance brand credibility, public trust, and organizational impact
- Perform miscellaneous duties, as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in communications, business, marketing, or related field
- 10+ years, strategic global communications leadership
- 12+ years' experience that includes leading, developing and executing global communications, marketing, ecommerce, brand, creative, web and content strategies
- Experience in financial planning, budget management, and understanding financial metrics
- Public speaking and presentation experience, required
- International experience is required
- Ability to demonstrate and support the 5 Company Core Values: Integrity, Advocacy, Commitment, Inclusion, and Excellence
- Ability to inspire trust and confidence with peers, clients and volunteers
- Self-awareness and high emotional intelligence
- Respect for colleagues and subordinates
- Big Picture vision, yet the ability to roll up sleeves and pitch in where necessary
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience to communicate with a highly diverse and international client base
- Constituent retention, volunteer management and motivational skills to support the maintenance and development of certification products
- Proven leadership skills in the administration and operation of a global, multi-team environment, including budgeting and strategic planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, required
- Experience working with AI tools or a demonstrated willingness to learn
- Up to 25% travel required, including some international travel
- Work normal business hours and extended hours when necessary
- Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and monitor computer screens
- Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components
Benefits
- This position is eligible to participate in ISC2's annual discretionary bonus program.
- Information regarding our comprehensive benefits package is available here
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