Director Global Communications

Company Description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Job Description

Manages a team of marketing communication specialists. Responsible for the design, planning, development and implementation of marketing communication programs to support the Corporate or product marketing strategies and branding programs. Accountable for achieving high return/impact on the marketing spend. Responsibilities of the team that manages may include: development of promotional material, collaterals, POP merchandising, ad campaigns, trade shows, development of advertising and promotional tools. Skilled in all areas of presenting and marketing products.

Establish goals and objectives across technical and business press that align with company mission, vision and values

Develop external and internal communication strategies for business announcements, product launches, and companywide programs, and oversee their execution across multiple channels.

Act as a primary spokesperson and engage with media outlets to secure positive coverage and manage the company's reputation. Respond to inquiries and deliver media and industry analyst briefings.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with media, technical press, industry influencers, Solidigm executives and employees

Build and grow company spokespersons talent spanning executives and subject matter experts

Monitor perceptions and performance of comms channels and implement course corrections as needed

Think beyond traditional news opportunities such as launches and events to drive company objectives

Promptly identify and manage issues sensitive to the company’s good including crisis communications as warranted

Ensure brand and voice consistency across all external public communications

Lead budget and direct agency resources to deliver results aligned with business objectives.

Set clear goals and objectives for a high-performing team, monitoring progress and ensuring successful execution of outcomes

Qualifications

10+ years in external and internal communications with significant technology sector PR experience. Past experience working at semiconductor, storage, or computing hardware companies is a plus.

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

Demonstrated success in delivering corporate communications strategies and creating impactful content and messaging.

Exceptional writer and editor who enjoys understanding technology and unpacking technical concepts.

Team-first leader with a high EQ; invested in others’ success.

Strong verbal, presentation, and storytelling skills.

Experienced in issues management and crisis communication; able to operate with calm and instill trust.

Highly attuned collaborator who enjoys working cross-functionally.

Ability to be agile and shift priorities as business needs dictate.

Track record of managing high-performing teams, vendors, and agencies.

Additional Information

For California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and remote roles: The compensation range for this role is $149,430 to $274,730. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.