Director of Web Strategy & Experience - VAST Data

VAST Data is looking for a Director of Web Strategy & Experience to join our growing team!

This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.

"VASTs data management vision is the future of the market."- Forbes

VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.

Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.

As the Director and Product owner of our corporate Website Strategy, you will lead our efforts to elevate VAST’s online presence, ensuring our website reflects our brands values, meets our business objectives, and exceeds user expectations. You will oversee all aspects of our websites strategy, design, content, functionality, and performance. This role requires a unique blend of technical acumen, creative vision, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive website strategy that aligns with the companys overall objectives and brand strategy.
• Team Management: Lead and inspire any internal and external web developers, designers, content creators, and SEO specialists working with VAST to achieve exceptional results.
• User Experience Design: Ensure the website offers a best-in-class user experience (UX) that is intuitive, engaging, and accessible to all users.
• Content Strategy: Oversee the development of compelling content that resonates with our target audience, drives engagement, and supports SEO goals.
• Performance Analysis: Utilize analytics and user feedback to continually assess the websites performance. Implement necessary improvements to enhance user satisfaction and achieve business goals.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure the websites architecture is scalable and secure, overseeing all technical aspects including hosting, integrations, and compliance with web standards.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest web technologies, trends, and best practices to keep the website at the forefront of digital innovation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with other departments and stakeholders to ensure the website supports wider company initiatives and media driven demand gen campaigns.
• Budget Management: Manage the websites budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to deliver on strategic priorities.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in computer science, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in leading website strategy and development, preferably in the software or tech industry, with a proven track record of success.
• Expert knowledge of web technologies, UX/UI design principles, and SEO best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams in a high-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills and experience with agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What VAST can offer you:

• Unlimited paid time off, including paid holidays, sick, and vacation time
• Health, vision and dental coverage including flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings programs
• Life and disability coverage
• Leadership and skills training opportunities
• Pre-tax commuter benefits