Chainguard

Senior Manager, Internal Communications

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in internal communications, executive communications, or related fields, preferably in a high-growth tech or remote-first environment. Exceptional writing and storytelling skills are required, along with the ability to translate complex topics into clear language. Executive presence, strong stakeholder management skills, high emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and experience running large-scale internal events are also necessary. Comfort with distributed teams and async-first communications is essential.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Internal Communications will lead the company-wide internal communications strategy and execution, ensuring clarity and alignment across all channels. This role involves owning and improving Weekly All Hands meetings, producing and managing the weekly internal newsletter, and driving content planning for bi-annual company summits. Responsibilities also include developing executive communications, creating playbooks for repeatable communications, upholding the company's tone of voice, and using data to measure communication impact.

Skills

Internal Communications Strategy
Executive Communications
Content Planning
Newsletter Production
All Hands Meetings
Change Management
Data Analysis
Feedback Loops
Cross-functional Collaboration
Messaging
Scriptwriting
Editing
Tone of Voice Development

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$249MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Health Insurance
Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.
Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.
Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.
The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.
Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.
Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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