Senior Director, Internal Communications at Cohesity · Santa…

Senior Director, Internal Communications Location: Santa Clara, CA - USA (Office) Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location. Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale. We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design. Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry. The Senior Director, Internal Communications develops and executes executive and employee communications strategies to support Cohesity’s mission, objectives, and corporate priorities. The ideal candidate is a trusted and thoughtful partner to executives, and a deft communicator focused on developing and delivering innovative initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. This role will be highly visible across the entire company and will require a leader who can quickly build a network of influence with executives, peers, and cross-functional teams. This role has direct responsibility or supervision of staff and vendors. HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE: Lead internal and executive communications strategy, establishing a consistent and measurable approach to supporting major initiatives, company moments, and change initiatives. Ensure that Cohesity employees are engaged and aligned. Drive content excellence with high-impact deliverables across multiple platforms, from the intranet to videos to executive presentations and more. Ensure messages are clear, consistent, and aligned with our values. Experiment fearlessly with emerging media and AI. Establish and manage the executive communications function, starting with the CEO’s platform, driving a regular cadence of varied content that resonates with key audiences and builds engagement. Partner with external communications leaders to ensure consistency across all platforms and stakeholders as appropriate. Work as a thought partner across the business, building a network of trust and influence with executives, peers, and functional teams. Leverage data to identify priority investments of people and program resources. Define KPIs and use insights to identify opportunities to innovate and improve results. HOW YOU'LL GROW: Lead with Influence: Develop your leadership skills, inspiring and motivating your team to achieve exceptional results. Expand Your Horizons: Gain exposure to diverse work cultures and global business practices. Become a Strategic Partner: Build strong relationships with senior leadership and contribute to Cohesity’s overall success. Make a Lasting Impact: Leave a legacy of positive change, shaping the future of work for Cohesity employees worldwide. WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Strong executive presence and an aptitude for staying calm under pressure. The ability to be both strategic and resourceful. A passion for exceptional writing and visual communications, and how to use both for maximum impact. The expertise to play a critical role in connecting our employees to the company’s mission and values, helping them understand our most important priorities. Meticulous attention to details and the ability to manage numerous projects and work streams end-to-end. A keen sense of purpose and experience leading small but mighty teams. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making. Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time. Pay Range : $262,440.00-$291,600.00 The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment. Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: For information on personal data processing, please see our Privacy Policy. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or recruiting@cohesity.com for assistance. In-Office Expectations Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing. Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.