Sr. Manager, Marketing Strategy & Operations

The role

This leader will serve as the strategic and operational backbone of the Marketing organization. You will drive planning, prioritization, budgeting, resource allocation, and cross-functional execution while managing a high-performing team.

What you will do

• Build and evolve the operating system that powers Marketing.
• Partner with marketing leadership to translate company strategy into priorities and plans.
• Lead annual and quarterly planning, goal setting, and business reviews.
• Drive prioritization and resource allocation.
• Coordinate major campaigns, launches, and cross-functional programs.
• Partner with Finance and Biz Ops on budgets, forecasting, and headcount.
• Lead, coach and develop a team responsible for Marketing programs and operations.
• Create systems and processes to help Marketing scale.
• Build reporting, dashboards, and business reviews.
• Own marketing operations, workflows and infrastructure.

Required qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in Strategy & Operations, Marketing Operations, Business Operations, Program Management, Consulting, or related disciplines.
• Proven people-management experience, including building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven success building operating systems and leading complex cross-functional initiatives in high-growth organizations.
• Strong experience in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, resource management, and organizational design.
• Exceptional program and project management capabilities.
• Experience partnering closely with executive leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing reporting frameworks, operational dashboards, scorecards, and business reviews.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting multi-functional marketing organizations.
• Experience in consumer technology, marketplaces, SaaS, fintech, media, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience managing budgets, agencies, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Experience building Strategy & Operations, Program Management, or organizational planning functions.
• Familiarity with modern marketing technology stacks, workflow systems, AI-enabled productivity tools, and operational best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) saving program
• Financial assistance for hybrid work and family planning
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible time-off policies
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Learning, development, and recognition programs
• Volunteering program

About the company

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