Director – Strategic Marketing & Communications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing and communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing and communication strategies
Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, and content marketing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with budget management and resource allocation
Ability to travel to represent the company at trade shows, media events, and key functions as needed

Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication strategies aligned with Sierra Space’s strategy
Develop and maintain strong trusted relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers across aerospace, defense, and adjacent sectors
Ensure rapid, strategic responses to media inquiries and emerging issues, leveraging establish relationships to shape narratives and protect brand reputation
Oversee the development and maintenance of the company’s brand identity and messaging, ensuring consistent representation across all marketing channels and materials
Develop and implement an internal communication plan to effectively convey the company’s vision, mission, and values, in partnership with the HR team
Plan, execute, and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital, print, and events, while managing the creation of compelling content such as press releases, articles, white papers, and social media posts
Monitor and analyze campaign performance, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes
Lead and mentor a high-performing marketing and communications team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, and providing ongoing training and development opportunities for team members
Develop and manage the marketing and communications budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize ROI, and monitor expenditures, adjusting plans as necessary to stay within budget

Experience taking a company through an IPO process is highly preferred
Deep understanding of the technology industry either through experience in the aerospace and defense sector or another high-tech company