North Johannesburg: Marketing Lead: Technology Leadership and Innovation – Johannesburg posted by Talent Evolution Ltd

Role Purpose The Marketing Lead: Technology Leadership and Innovation is responsible for driving executive thought leadership, product marketing, strategic communications, and lead generation initiatives related to the Group CTO portfolio, with a strong focus on AI Factory solutions. The role supports executive positioning, marketing strategy execution, and demand generation across the business while collaborating with operating company marketing teams, agencies, and stakeholders to achieve scalable market impact. Key Responsibilities Executive Communications and Thought Leadership Develop and execute thought leadership strategies that position senior executives as leading voices within the technology and business sectors Create keynote presentations, strategic narratives, and executive content for conferences, industry events, and stakeholder engagements Work with PR and media agencies to secure earned media opportunities for senior leadership Develop executive communication content, including articles, presentations, internal communications, and strategic messaging Manage and coordinate executive content calendars to ensure aligned and impactful communication across executive portfolios Product Marketing AI Factory Own and drive the product marketing strategy for AI Factory solutions Refine and maintain product value propositions, messaging, and positioning Develop customer success stories, case studies, product demonstrations, and supporting collateral Maintain and update website content and customer-facing materials related to AI Factory offerings Ensure consistent product messaging across all operating companies and customer engagement channels Lead Generation and Campaign Management Design and execute integrated B2B lead-generation and demand-generation campaigns Develop campaign strategies, audience targeting plans, and marketing offers Coordinate campaign execution with internal stakeholders and external agencies Manage lead allocation processes and monitor lead progression through the sales funnel Measure campaign effectiveness, analyse ROI, and provide recommendations for optimisation Support proposal and RFP activities where AI Factory solutions form part of the offering Marketing Support and Cross-Functional Collaboration Provide marketing support to business development and product teams Support operating company marketing teams with campaigns, events, executive participation, and content contributions Integrate AI Factory messaging into broader operating company marketing initiatives Develop briefing documents, templates, messaging frameworks, and campaign support materials Identify opportunities to scale AI Factory visibility and demand generation across the organisation Strategic Presentation and Narrative Development Support the development of strategic presentations and executive-level storytelling for business forums and leadership engagements Translate technical and strategic concepts into clear, engaging, and executive-ready communication material Assist with presentations for strategy sessions, business reviews, and organisational townhalls Budget Management and Administration Manage marketing budgets associated with the Group CTO portfolio and AI Factory initiatives Track and report on marketing spend, campaign performance, media coverage, and lead-generation outcomes Coordinate scheduling and logistics for PR activities, media engagements, speaking opportunities, and executive communications Ensure effective administration and reporting processes are maintained Role Requirements Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous Minimum 10 years experience in marketing, communications, product marketing, or lead generation within the technology sector Experience marketing technology solutions such as AI, cloud, data, or digital products will be advantageous Proven experience developing executive thought leadership content for senior business and technology leaders Experience designing and executing B2B lead-generation campaigns and measuring ROI Experience working with PR, creative, digital, and media agencies Strong stakeholder management experience within a group or multi-business environment Ability to work independently and deliver results through matrix structures and agency partnerships Key Competencies Strategic thinking and storytelling Executive communication and content development Product marketing and value proposition development Campaign strategy and demand generation Stakeholder management and influencing skills Agency and budget management Strong analytical and ROI-focused mindset Self-management and independent delivery capability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and project management abilities Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.