Global Communications Director

About Rimini Street, Inc.

Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. Our comprehensive portfolio of unified solutions help run, manage, support, customize, configure, connect, protect, monitor, and optimize enterprise application, database and technology software, enabling our clients to achieve better business outcomes, significantly reduce costs and reallocate resources towards strategic projects. The Company has signed thousands of contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organizations who selected Rimini Street as their trusted, proven mission-critical enterprise software solutions provider and achieved better operational outcomes, realized billions of US dollars in savings and funded AI and other innovation investments.

To learn more, please visit www.riministreet.com, and connect with Rimini Street on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Position Summary

Rimini Street is seeking a Global Communications Director to develop, manage and execute the corporate AR and PR vision, shaping and influencing the analyst and media community through the narration and promotion of our extraordinary story. Working closely with the Senior Executive, Marketing and Regional leadership, the ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams in driving integrated communications and go-to-market initiatives and foster meaningful relationships with market movers.

Qualified candidates must have a remarkable talent for storytelling, effectively imprinting Rimini Street’s story of differentiated services, products and solutions to targeted audiences. Working as an integration point between product management, product marketing, campaigns, thought leadership, field marketers and internal communications, this role ensures our efforts and impact are fully synchronized and our messages are broadly distributed, impactful and influential.

Strong skills in communication (written, verbal, listening and visual), interpersonal relationship building, time management, organization and precision are a must. The successful candidate is proactive, dynamic, adaptable, and comfortable in a high-pressure environment.

This position reports directly to the VP of Global Brand, Content and Communications, who also oversees Corporate Events and Web Strategy as well as Employee Engagement and Communications. This is a remote position that can be based anywhere in the U.S.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Analyst Relations efforts, including evolving and executing strategic analyst relations plan
• Partner with Product Management and Product Marketing teams to engage, educate and create a community of activated industry analysts
• Lead all Global Public Relations efforts, including press release calendar, interviews, bylines and commentary
• Drafting, management of editing, review and approvals processes for press releases as well as selection of key spokespeople for media engagements
• Management of third-party PR agencies, consultants, and vendors, working with regional marketing teams to create region-specific strategies and activities
• Proactively generate media coverage aligning with key messaging and business priorities – national, international, trade and regional
• Collaborate with various functions within Rimini Street to develop consistent external messaging
• Initiate and develop stories and narratives for a range of mediums, including but not limited to online, social media, print, broadcast, podcast
• Partner with C-Level Executives to develop thought leadership and communications strategies aligned with key business priorities and objectives, ensuring tone, voice and method are well thought out and executed at the appropriate level
• Own executive readiness for analyst and media engagement, delivering timely, clear and thorough instructions and readiness
• Measure SOV and sentiments data to inform and guide the broader Marketing and Executive team on future AR and PR engagement efforts
• Partner with Investor Relations to support and strengthen market messaging, as well as provide timely delivery of relevant materials for investor communications
• Ensure Rimini Street’s messages are delivered accurately by spokepersons, and on time
• Champion and implement the ongoing development and adoption of global standards of communications that will be adhered to across all functions and levels of our business and by all regions, while also enabling strategic localization and customization

Education

 Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field

Location

Remote - U.S.

Experience 

• 10+ years of high-tech industry Analyst Relations experience with a progressively senior marcomms background in global B2B required
• Must have experience with industry analyst evaluations such as Gartner Magic Quadrants, Market Guides, Waves, Landscapes, etc.  
• Experience in leadership positions at publicly traded companies
• Outside agency experience is strongly preferred, showing ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities and orchestrate people and projects with ease
• Experience in handling transformational shifts within an organization and the ability to manage the differences in opinions and cultures
• Relationship driven – experience in building successful relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a talent to translate technology features into business outcomes

Skills 

• Strong ability to understand and articulate Rimini Street’s positioning within the tech sector
• Ability to distill and simplify complex narratives
• Excellent storytelling capabilities, ensuring the message resonates with audiences and leaves a memorable, lasting brand impression
• Ability to influence and engage target audience with standout communications including press releases, newsletters, case studies and client stories
• Expert-level communication measurement and reporting, with a clear understanding of how it maps to the broader marketing and whole-of-business outcomes
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Proactive and outgoing with a get-it-done attitude
• Leads by example, a culture of curiosity and self-initiated professional growth

Why Rimini Street?

Rimini Street Inc. is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local laws. Rimini Street Inc. offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to employees.

Compensation is based on role, location, and level of applicable experience. 

Rimini’s target pay for each position is available upon request during the applicant’s Interview process.

Benefits for US employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) program
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)

We are looking for talented, passionate people to help us build our future at Rimini Street. We hire only the best, the most extraordinary professionals and provide compensation, bonuses, and benefits to match the skills of our top-performing team members. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy growing together, and get excited about learning new skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a true impact as part of a team of extraordinary professionals? This is the place for you.

Our work is challenging and meaningful. We start and end each day with a sense of achievement and purpose guided by our core values, the Four Cs: 

• Company
  • We dream big and innovate boldly.  

• Colleagues
  • We work with extraordinary people who create a culture of mutual respect and collaboration. 

• Clients
  • We relentlessly pursue solutions that help clients achieve their goals. Our unmatched client care is rooted in our passion for exceptional service. 

• Community 
  • We believe in leaving the world a better place than we found it. With the Rimini Street Foundation, we’ve made positive impacts in six continents for over 425 charities.

Accelerating Company Growth

• Nasdaq-listed under ticker symbol RMNI since October 2017 
• Over 5,900+ signed contracts to date, including Fortune 500 and Global 100 companies
• Over 2,000 team members in 23 countries
• US and international recognition for industry leadership and philanthropic efforts. See all of our awards and recognitions here: https://www.riministreet.com/company/awards/ 

Rimini Street is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

To learn more about how Rimini Street is redefining the enterprise software support industry, visit http://www.riministreet.com 

Please Note: Rimini Street does not accept resumes submitted by recruiting/staffing firms unless specifically requested by Human Resources.  Unsolicited resumes will be ineligible for referral fees.