Umanist NA · 4 days ago
Vice President of Marketing – Optical Communications & Coherent DSP
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expUmanist NA is a company focused on optical communications and coherent DSP technologies. They are seeking a Vice President of Marketing to define and execute a global marketing strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and engage with industry analysts to elevate the company's profile.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Define and execute a global marketing strategy aligned with corporate goals and product roadmap
Lead cross-functional initiatives to position the company as a leader in Coherent DSP and optical semiconductors
Collaborate with Management, Sales, Operation and Engineering to ensure alignment on messaging, roadmap, and market needs
Own product marketing for Coherent DSP ASICs, including competitive analysis, value proposition, and differentiation, MRD and PRD
Develop technical collateral (white papers, datasheets, product briefs, presentations) targeting optical engineers, system architects, and CTO-level buyers
Engage with industry analysts and speak at key events to elevate company profile
Design and implement go-to-market strategies including product launches, campaign planning, digital outreach, and sales enablement
Oversee global lead generation strategies, PR, SEO/SEM, event strategy, and partner marketing
Work closely with sales leadership to support account-based marketing, customer acquisition, and pipeline acceleration
Build and lead a high-performance marketing team
Manage marketing budget and allocate resources to maximize RO
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of bringing technical semiconductor or telecom solutions to market in a startup or high-growth company
Deep understanding of coherent optical systems, DSP algorithms, modulation formats, and market dynamics in the telecom and datacom sectors
Prior experience in writing/owning MRDs and PRDs
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives
10+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, preferably in optical communications, semiconductors, or networking industries
5+ years of experience specifically in coherent optics, DSP, transceivers, or photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
Preferred
Experience working with hyperscalers, network OEMs, or system integrators
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Budget management and resource allocation experience
Experience at both startups and large enterprises
Prior role leading through a funding round, M&A, or IPO stage
MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
Company
Umanist NA
We are a global firm dedicated to creating human-centric solutions that drive innovation and growth across organizations worldwide.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase