MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build anywhere—on the edge, on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 developers joining MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.

We are seeking a Vice President of Communications to lead the company’s communications function, with responsibility for the development and execution of a compelling communications strategy; strong and resonant messaging; rolling out that messaging across all audiences and channels; and managing the media relations function. A successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping MongoDB’s brand narrative and ensuring cohesive and compelling messaging across all channels. They will also possess the ability to lead a range of communications teams, a deep understanding of the tech industry, and a proven track record in leading transformative communication initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead our messaging: Develop a compelling and comprehensive messaging strategy that up-levels MongoDB’s brand, is aligned to the company’s strategic vision, and resonates strongly with customers and other stakeholders
• Execute and roll out key messaging: Create and refine key messages in accordance with the refreshed messaging strategy and own dissemination across all channels and platforms, including PR, executive communications, analyst relations, executive keynotes, sales materials, customer references, and digital properties
• Maintain a rigorous operating rhythm: Take a metrics-driven approach to all messaging and brand-related initiatives. Set clear KPIs at the outset, track progress against those KPIs, adjust strategies as needed based on what’s working and what’s not working, and regularly report results to the executive team
• Keep us on the cutting edge: Proactively work with the executive team, other internal teams, and relevant industry stakeholders to stay on the cutting edge of what’s happening in our industry to ensure our messaging is fresh and relevant
• Lead and grow the full communications function: Manage and mentor a range of communications teams spanning PR, analyst relations, internal communications, crisis communications, and executive communications to ensure consistent, coherent, and strong messaging across all touchpoints. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation by managing and mentoring these high-performing global teams
• Develop and drive a strong media relations function to manage all press and industry analyst relationships; pitch and place stories across all business and industry media; and support and train all company spokespeople

We’re excited about you because

• Messaging and communications excellence: Demonstrated track record of developing and executing exceptional messaging and communications strategies that contain “out-of-the-box” thinking and drive tangible business outcomes
• Media relations: Expertise in developing and driving a robust media relations strategy, including developing relationships with key media across all relevant media channels, media training of key executives and management of the overall media relations function
• Proven experience: 10+ years of experience in communications with a focus on technology, preferably within cloud, database, or AI sectors. Experience leading transformational communications initiatives within scaled marketing organizations ($1B+ revenue)
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading and inspiring their own and adjacent teams. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence all levels of an organization
• Cultural fit: Alignment with MongoDB’s culture of growth and its Leadership Principles, including a commitment to innovation, a strong customer focus, and a willingness to collaborate

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

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