Managing Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications (Technology)

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 350 team members in six countries and thirteen offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for both American and European clients.

The Impact You Will Make

We are seeking an outcomes-driven Senior Director to join our Public Affairs & Strategic Communications practice for a portfolio of high-stakes Technology clients. This is a leadership position for a proven professional who can operate at the intersection of business, politics, and public policy, combining strategic consulting rigor with the agility and urgency of a modern political campaign. This role reports to a Partner.

This role requires a unique fusion of deep strategic client counsel, effective team management, and new business development in the technology sector. You will be a cultural anchor for the firm, shaping agency strategy while serving as a senior advisor to C-suite leaders. You are not just an account lead; you are an external thought leader and an expert strategist in the tech vertical.

• Starting Salary Range: $225,000
• Location: Expectation to work from our San Francisco office at least 3x a week

What Day to Day Looks Like

Client Management

• Strategic Client Leadership & Outcomes - You will serve as the senior strategic contributor to C-suite and executive leaders within the technology sector, guiding them through complex challenges related to corporate reputation, public affairs, and market positioning. You will independently run large and complex (multi-service) books of business, working across a variety of corporate and/or public affairs projects. You will oversee the execution of comprehensive, integrated communications campaigns—ensuring seamless coordination across policy intelligence, message development, earned/owned media, and digital/paid advocacy. You must anticipate and advise clients on emerging political, regulatory, and cultural shifts (e.g., AI governance, antitrust, social impact) that affect their brand and operations. You will be seen as an expert in your field by senior clients—a strategist, not just an account lead—and command original expertise within the technology vertical.
• Business Affairs –You will be responsible for driving the strategy, deepening the trust of your clients and supporting BPI’s Partners and Executive Leadership team on a variety of accounts. You will serve as the main point of contact and oversee the daily management, communication and execution of services for the client, which often include senior management or executive level decision-makers. 

Agency Strategy & Culture

• Strategic Direction: Provide critical feedback to Executive Leadership on organization-wide governance and the agency’s long-term strategic direction.
• Talent Development: Drive agency culture and retention by mentoring future leaders and identifying/recruiting industry-leading talent.
• Resource Management: Remain accountable for the efficient time management and allocation of agency resources for client teams you manage.

New Business & Thought Leadership

• Revenue Growth: Drive top-line goals by developing net-new inbound leads and collaborating with Executive Leadership to secure new client wins.
• Market Ambassadorship: Act as a brand ambassador in the tech industry, staying ahead of market trends to provide strategic input for agency growth.
• External Presence: Increase BPI’s industry footprint through proactive networking, speaking engagements, panels, and published thought leadership pieces.

Requirements

What You Bring

• 12+ years of senior experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or a leadership role at an integrated agency or consulting firm
• Deep and demonstrated expertise in advising executive-level clients within the Technology sector on high-stakes corporate reputation and policy challenges
• Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex policy or technical details into compelling, high-impact narratives
• Must be deeply knowledgeable about t