Director, Marketing Communications

PDQ, founded in Salt Lake City, UT, makes device management simple, secure, and Pretty Damn Quick. IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates, a top-tier global PE fund. SimpleMDM and SmartDeploy are powered by PDQ.

PDQ’s Mission: We make device management simple, secure and pretty damn quick.

PDQ’s Core Values: Honesty, Ownership, Collaboration and Improvement

Job Description

• Before you apply, please note this opportunity is only open to candidates residing in any of the following US states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

As the Director, Marketing Communications at PDQ, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the brand across channels and executing brand and communications initiatives that support organizational goals. Leading the Content Marketing and Design teams, you will also partner closely with the Media team to ensure that our content supports campaigns across the full buyer’s journey. You’ll lead the development and implementation of brand strategies, driving thought leadership, managing public relations, and ensuring alignment across all corporate communication channels to enhance brand awareness, credibility, and engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and lead a strategic vision to increase awareness of PDQ’s brand and enhance the company’s reputation.
• Build and oversee communication strategies and plans in alignment with our senior leadership team, including messaging, thought leadership content, social media, speaking engagements, public relations, analyst relations, and more.
• Drive media strategy, managing proactive and reactive media relations. Build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, and industry partners to enhance brand reputation and generate earned media opportunities.
• Manage the Content Marketing and Design teams, providing mentorship, guidance, and support, fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment.
• Oversee PDQ’s overall content marketing strategy and social media strategy
• Refine and strengthen the perception of PDQ in the market, ensuring we bring a fun, differentiated, and consistent brand and visual identity in the market.
• Partner with and direct the work of an external agency for PR.
• Create guidelines and processes that ensure our strategy, voice, and identity are well-understood and easily adopted.
• Be a brand ambassador, reinforcing the brand values within the organization and the broader market.
• Oversee the development of content that empowers our demand generation and customer marketing teams to effectively guide prospects through the buyer’s journey, encompassing various formats such as SEO-optimized web content, collateral, nurturing campaigns.
• Participate as a member of the senior management team, collaborating with multiple departments.

We’re Looking For People Who Have

• 7-10 years in a marketing communications or brand strategy leadership role within a B2B SaaS company; Product-led Led Growth experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• A successful track record of building brands and communications strategies that drive measurable results with their target audiences
• Experience in the IT industry is highly preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams, innovate content strategies, and drive brand recognition through impactful storytelling
• Strong understanding of market research and consumer behavior
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative thinking and ability to develop innovative marketing strategies
• Analytical skills to measure and evaluate the success of marketing initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with media partners

PDQ Perks & Benefits

PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you’d expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including:

• 4-Day Work Week
• Managers who champion professional development
• 100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives
• Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)

PDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact [email protected].

The majority of PDQ’s full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment.