Senior Director, Executive Communications

Marvell Technology • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $199,360 - $298,700

About The Position

Marvell is seeking an accomplished Senior Director, Executive Communications to join its global communications team. This highly visible role serves as the primary communications advisor to Marvell’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), while partnering closely with the Vice President, Communications on executive and corporate communications initiatives across the company. The role translates Marvell’s business strategy, performance, and priorities into clear, compelling communications that inform and engage employees, align leadership, and support the company’s growth. It requires an executive-level communicator who can anticipate needs, navigate complex business and organizational issues, and move between strategic counsel and hands-on execution.

The position develops and executes communications strategies for the President and COO, creates executive communications and content, and provides proactive counsel to senior leaders. It also supports company-wide internal communications, including communications for strategic initiatives, organizational changes, acquisitions, integration activities, and major company forums. The Senior Director works with functions and business stakeholders across Marvell to keep communications coordinated and aligned, and helps strengthen the effectiveness of the executive and internal communications function.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 12 or more years of progressive communications experience, including substantial experience supporting C-suite executives. Preferred qualifications include experience in the semiconductor, AI infrastructure, or broader technology industry; advising a senior enterprise executive; and working in a publicly traded global company.

The expected base pay range is $199,360–$298,700 per annum. The role is eligible for Marvell’s bonus and equity plans, including a new-hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers. Marvell also describes benefits across financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• 12 or more years of progressive experience in corporate communications, executive communications, or related fields, including substantial experience supporting C-suite executives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with demonstrated ability to develop executive communications across a variety of formats.
• Ability to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives, with the credibility, confidence, and judgment to provide candid counsel and influence decisions.
• Strong business acumen and ability to quickly understand complex business, financial, operational, and technology topics.
• Experience developing and executing communications strategies for major corporate initiatives, organizational change, and business transformation.
• Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills, with ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of a global organization.
• Proactive and resourceful, with ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and manage multiple high-priority initiatives while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the semiconductor, AI infrastructure, or broader technology industry.
• Previous experience serving as the primary communications advisor to a President, COO, CEO, or other senior enterprise executive.
• Experience working in a publicly traded, global company.
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, integration communications, corporate strategy, and organizational transformation.
• Experience developing communications for global employee audiences and senior leadership forums.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications advisor to Marvell’s President and COO, developing and executing communications strategies that support business, operational, and organizational priorities.
• Develop executive communications, including keynotes, presentations, employee messages, leadership meeting materials, talking points, and other strategic content.
• Provide proactive communications counsel to senior leaders, helping them anticipate issues, identify opportunities, and communicate effectively with employees and other stakeholders.
• Partner with the Vice President, Communications on executive communications involving the CEO and other executive leadership team members.
• Translate business strategy, financial performance, technology developments, and operational priorities into clear messages for varied audiences.
• Build relationships with executive leaders and their teams to stay connected to business priorities and emerging communications needs.
• Develop and execute enterprise-wide communications strategies that connect employees to company strategy, performance, and priorities.
• Lead communications for strategic initiatives, organizational changes, acquisitions, integration activities, and other significant corporate developments.
• Develop messaging and content for global all-hands meetings, executive leadership meetings, and other major company forums.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, business units, and other stakeholders to coordinate communications and align them with company priorities.
• Partner with Corporate Marketing to align internal and external communications, particularly for major announcements and strategic initiatives.
• Help establish priorities, guide execution, and strengthen the effectiveness of the executive and internal communications function.
• Lead complex, cross-functional communications initiatives from planning through execution, often under tight deadlines and with multiple executive stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve communications processes, content, and channels to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion when managing sensitive, confidential, or high-profile communications matters.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in Marvell’s bonus and equity plans.
• New-hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Mental health resources.
• Recognition and service awards.
• Benefits supporting financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior