Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications

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 and run applications anywhere—on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 new developers signing up to use MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.

We’re looking for a Senior Director of Corporate Communications to lead MongoDB’s global communications efforts, serving as a key advisor to our executive team and steward of our brand reputation. This role helps drive media and analyst relations, crisis and reputation management, executive messaging, social and influencer marketing, and works closely with internal communications and investor relations teams. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of the tech industry and a proven track record of leading high-impact communication programs that protect and enhance the company’s market position.

We're looking to speak with candidates who are based in New York City or San Francisco for our hybrid working model.

Key responsibilities:

• Amplify Messaging: Partner closely with Product Marketing, Developer Relations, Product, and Sales to translate and amplify product and technical messaging into compelling narratives for media, analysts, executives, social channels, and influencers. Work closely with Investor Relations and Internal Communications to ensure consistent messaging across all stakeholders.
• Execute & Roll Out Messaging: Own the dissemination of key messages across all external channels, including PR, executive communications, analyst relations, social media, influencer marketing, executive keynotes, and digital platforms.
• Media & Analyst Relations: Build and drive a robust media relations program that secures impactful press coverage and manages industry analyst relationships. Train and support spokespeople to represent MongoDB with confidence and consistency.
• Strategic Communications Leadership: Contribute to a unified communications approach encompassing PR, AR, internal and crisis communications, executive messaging, and social media to ensure consistent, coherent, and compelling storytelling.
• Influencer & Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute influencer marketing and social media strategies that amplify MongoDB’s voice, expand reach, and engage target audiences globally.
• Thought Leadership: Collaborate with executives to craft visionary insights on data, AI, and technology, positioning MongoDB as an industry pioneer.
• Crisis & Reputation Management: Support preparedness and response efforts for reputation and crisis communications, advising leadership and protecting the brand.
• Internal & Investor Communications Partnership: Work closely with internal communications and investor relations teams to ensure alignment and consistent messaging.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and develop a diverse global communications team, fostering a culture of strategic excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Metrics & Operating Rhythm: Establish KPIs, rigorously track progress, optimize strategies, and regularly report the impact of communication to the executive team.

We’re excited about you because:

• Messaging & Communications Excellence: Proven track record of developing and executing innovative messaging and communication strategies that break the mold and deliver measurable business impact.
• Media Relations Mastery: Expertise in crafting and leading media relations strategies, cultivating strong relationships with key media, providing executive media training, and managing end-to-end media operations.
• Proven Experience: 12+ years in communications within technology, preferably cloud, database, or AI, with hands-on experience leading transformational communications at scale ($2B+ revenue and publicly traded companies).
• Leadership & Influence: Success in leading and inspiring both direct and adjacent teams, with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally and at all organizational levels.
• Cultural Alignment: Embodies MongoDB’s growth mindset and leadership principles, with a passion for innovation, relentless customer focus, and a collaborative spirit.

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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Req ID: 2263198219