MongoDB · 3 days ago
Director, Executive Communications
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $226K/yr
12+ years expMongoDB is seeking a Director of Executive Communications to enhance how their leaders communicate and how the world perceives the company. This role involves strategic judgment, hands-on execution, and leadership to elevate the CEO and senior executives as key voices in the AI and data ecosystem, while developing a cohesive narrative across various channels.
Cloud ComputingDatabaseOpen SourceSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the executive communications program for the CEO and select senior leaders
Define strategic themes, audiences, and channels that shape executive visibility
Write speeches, talking points, op-eds, scripts, internal narratives, social content, and long-form messages that simplify complex ideas
Partner with Strategic Events on keynote development and flagship moments
Evaluate and recommend high-impact opportunities, including industry stages, media, analyst platforms, podcasts, and global forums
Maintain a consistent publishing and messaging rhythm that reinforces MongoDB’s voice across the AI, developer, and enterprise software ecosystems
Shape and evolve the MongoDB narrative so product, culture, and mission show up as one clear story
Collaborate with Product Marketing, PR, Brand, IR, and Internal Communications to align messaging across channels and audiences
Develop messaging frameworks, playbooks, and scalable storytelling systems used across functions
Translate innovation, customer success, and developer momentum into narratives that support broader company priorities
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives on communications clarity, tone, and strategic positioning
Support communication needs for earnings cycles, major launches, organizational changes, internal all-hands, and company-wide moments
Move easily between strategic planning and detailed execution while keeping stakeholders aligned
Anticipate issues, shape response strategies, and support reputation and crisis communications in partnership with Legal, PR, and leadership
Lead complex cross-functional projects with clear plans, strong project management, and defined success metrics
Manage and develop a high-performing team; hire, coach, and retain talent
Translate strategic plans into operational processes, ensuring execution quality and clarity of ownership
Oversee or influence portions of the communications budget and agency partnerships
Guide reviewers, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners through clear processes and timelines
Regularly collaborate with cross-functional VPs and senior leaders, influencing decisions and aligning messaging in sensitive or high-stakes situations
Build productive relationships with agencies, vendors, executive producers, and external partners as needed
Introduce new approaches, channels, and formats to elevate executive storytelling
Build repeatable systems and templates that scale communications across the company
Use data, insights, and qualitative feedback to measure message resonance and improve communication effectiveness
Lead forward-thinking initiatives that strengthen MongoDB’s reputation and internal clarity
Serve as a role model of MongoDB’s values and contribute to broader org-wide efforts such as training, knowledge sharing, and recruiting
Qualification
Required
12–15 years of communications experience with significant time spent in executive communications, strategic storytelling, thought leadership, or corporate communications
Proven success supporting senior executives and influencing across complex, cross-functional environments
Recognized as a strategic thinker who can bring structure to ambiguity, solve multi-dimensional problems, and move fluidly between detail and strategy
Strong writer who can simplify technical topics such as AI, data platforms, enterprise software, or developer tools into compelling, accessible narratives
Experienced people manager who leads teams, coaches talent, manages through change, and sets clear priorities
Skilled at translating strategy into operational plans and driving execution with urgency and high quality
Comfortable managing agency partners, vendors, and budgets
Data-minded communicator who uses insights to shape decisions and evaluate program impact
Effective presenter and facilitator who can lead sensitive or politically complex conversations with executives
Collaborative, curious, and energized by helping leaders communicate with clarity, purpose, and influence on a global stage
Benefits
Equity
Participation in the employee stock purchase program
Flexible paid time off
20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
Fertility and adoption assistance
401(k) plan
Mental health counseling
Access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage
Health benefits offerings
Company
MongoDB
MongoDB is a next-generation database that helps businesses transform their industries by harnessing the power of data.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$311MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Jim Scharf
Chief Technology Officer
Ronnen Miller
SVP, Global Technical Services
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