DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists!

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." - IDC

"The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments" - ~ Marc Hamilton VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN Storage is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge storage and data management solutions are designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

As the Vice President of Marketing, Communication, and PR at DDN Storage, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing strategy that drives brand awareness, market share growth, and customer engagement for the company's industry-leading AI and high-performance storage solutions. You will lead a talented marketing team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and spearhead innovative campaigns that showcase DDN Storage's unique value proposition and thought leadership in the AI and HPC storage space.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a cohesive marketing, communication, and PR strategy that aligns with DDN Storage's business objectives and drives measurable impact across brand awareness, lead generation, and customer loyalty.
• Build and lead a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of creativity, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement that aligns with DDN Storage's values and market position.
• Collaborate with product management, sales, and executive leadership to develop compelling messaging, positioning, and content that articulates DDN Storage's unique value proposition and resonates with key target audiences.
• Drive the development and execution of integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns that leverage digital marketing, content marketing, events, and other tactics to engage customers and drive demand for DDN Storage's solutions.
• Oversee the company's public relations and analyst relations efforts, building strong relationships with key media outlets, industry analysts, and influencers to amplify DDN Storage's thought leadership and market presence.
• Develop and manage the marketing budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and maximum ROI across all marketing initiatives.
• Establish and track key marketing metrics and KPIs, leveraging data and insights to continuously optimize performance and demonstrate the impact of marketing on business outcomes.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the executive team, providing insights and recommendations on market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to inform business strategy and product roadmap decisions.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in B2B technology marketing, with a proven track record of success in the AI, HPC, or storage industry.
• Deep understanding of the AI and high-performance storage market, including key trends, challenges, and opportunities, and how DDN Storage's solutions uniquely address these factors.
• Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing marketing teams, with a focus on mentoring, coaching, and driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  Exceptional strategic thinking and execution skills, with the ability to develop and implement integrated marketing strategies that drive measurable business impact.
• Strong experience in developing and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns, with a deep understanding of digital marketing, content marketing, events, and other modern marketing tactics.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages that resonate with technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Proven track record of driving significant brand awareness, market share growth, and customer engagement in the enterprise technology space, with a focus on AI, HPC, or storage solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

As the Vice President of Marketing, Communication, and PR at DDN Storage, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of one of the most innovative and influential companies in the AI and high-performance storage industry. You will be joining a team of passionate and talented professionals who are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in AI and HPC, and to delivering unparalleled value to our customers and partners around the world. If you are a visionary marketing leader with a passion for driving transformative growth and building iconic brands, this is the role for you.

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.