Director of Communications & PR

About the role

Define and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy aligned with business objectives and growth priorities Drive the global narrative across markets, positioning the company as a leader in consumer technology and culture Lead all aspects of public relations, including media relations, product launches, integrated campaigns, executive visibility, and thought leadership Translate product innovation into compelling, consumer-facing storytelling across earned, social, and influencer channels Oversee major product and company moments, ensuring strong, coordinated global execution Manage and develop a high-performing, globally distributed communications team Lead and optimize relationships with PR agencies across regions to ensure narrative consistency, quality, and measurable impact Partner closely with product, marketing, research, legal, and executive leadership to deliver cohesive and effective communications strategies Establish KPIs and m odern measurement frameworks to evaluate performance and continuously optimize campaign performance Ensure McAfee has narrative consistency across earned media, creators, owned content, partner platforms, executive and internal narratives Monitor the global media landscape and cultural trends to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling About you: A strategic leader who is equally comfortable setting vision and executing day-to-day work A sharp storyteller who can connect product innovation to meaningful consumer impact A collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional environments A builder who can scale teams, systems, and agency models globally A results-driven operator with a global mindset and strong cultural awarenes s