Global Industry GTM Leader - Comms, Media & Entertainment

SLSQ225R33

Databricks is seeking a highly strategic, agile, and result-driven senior executive of Communications, Media & Entertainment to lead our technology go-to-market (GTM) initiatives globally. This executive will play a crucial role in driving the execution of our GTM strategy, ensuring the successful commercialization of our technological products, fostering strategic partnerships to improve our market presence and ensuring that Databricks wins in the market as the standard data platform in the communications, media & entertainment industry. If you have a passion for technology, a strong track record in communications and media and an innovative mindset, we'd love to meet you.

This role will report to our SVP of Go-To-Market, but will have day-to-day engagement with global sales leadership. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic and operational execution of our GTM initiatives, focusing on our communications, media & entertainment industries.
• Build alignment with senior leaders across the go-to-market organization and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Field Engineering, Marketing, Partnerships, Product and external partners to develop and implement effective GTM strategies and programs.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with key stakeholders in the industry, including clients, partners, and suppliers.
• Develop and grow ecosystem partnerships across SIs, ISVs and hyperscalers with eye on maturing whitespace markets and increasing long term industry growth rates.
• Create and publish thought leadership in journals and represent Databricks in key conferences. 
• Support the development of industry strategy and ongoing analysis of market trends and the competitive landscape to align our GTM strategies with the market dynamics and to capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Define key performance metrics and goals for communication, media & entertainment GTM initiatives, monitor progress, and adjust plans as necessary.
• Travel globally for customer meetings, executive briefings, events and other engagements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or other relevant post-graduate qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a leadership role within the communications, media & entertainment sector, with at least 5 years in a strategic GTM role.
• Demonstrated success in launching technology products to market in a communications, media & entertainment environment.
• Strong understanding of the data technology landscape and ability to integrate new technologies into the communications, media & entertainment process.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Benefits 

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Equity awards
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Family Planning
• Gym reimbursement
• Annual personal development fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)