Group Manager I - Marketing

Looking for an experienced public relations leader to help shape and amplify UST's story across India while supporting our broader global reputation strategy. About the role The India PR Lead will drive UST's public relations strategy and execution across India, building the company's visibility, reputation, and executive profile among business, technology, and trade media. This role is ideal for a seasoned communications professional who understands how to translate complex technology into compelling stories, has deep relationships across the Indian media landscape, and thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. Reporting to the Head of Global PR and Corporate Communications, this leader will work closely with executives, marketing, business leaders, content, social media, analyst relations, and external agency partners to deliver integrated communications programs that strengthen UST's brand and reputation. What you'll do · Lead UST's public relations strategy and day-to-day media engagement across India. · Develop and execute proactive media campaigns that support corporate, industry, and business priorities. · Build and maintain strong relationships with national, regional, business, technology, and trade journalists. · Identify and develop compelling stories that showcase UST's expertise, innovation, client impact, and thought leadership. · Partner with senior executives to support media interviews, executive positioning, speaking opportunities, and bylined content. · Provide communications counsel to business leaders and serve as a trusted advisor during strategic announcements and sensitive issues. · Collaborate with content, social media, executive communications, internal communications, and marketing teams to deliver integrated campaigns. · Manage agency partners and measure program performance using meaningful business and communications metrics. · Support crisis and issues management, including media response planning and executive guidance when needed. · Continuously identify opportunities to strengthen UST's reputation across key industries, technology topics, and emerging AI conversations. What we're looking for · 10–15 years of progressive public relations, ideally within technology, consulting, IT services, engineering, or B2B organizations. · Deep understanding of the Indian media landscape, with an established network of business, technology, and industry journalists. · Demonstrated success securing high-quality earned media and building executive visibility programs. · Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex technology topics for multiple audiences. · Experience supporting senior executives and advising business leaders on communications strategy. · Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. · Experience working across cross-functional global teams. · Excellent judgment, executive presence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. · A collaborative leadership style with experience coaching, mentoring, and developing team members. · Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field. Nice to have · Based in Trivandrum or willing to relocate. · Fluency in Malayalam. · Experience working for a global technology or digital transformation company. · Experience supporting AI, engineering, or enterprise technology narratives. · Existing relationships with top-tier Indian business, technology, and broadcast media.