Senior Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations
Who We Are
Having surpassed $300M ARR and continuing to grow, AuditBoard is the leading audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform on the market. More than 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, leverage our award-winning technology to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. And our customers love us: AuditBoard is top-rated on G2.com and Gartner Peer Insights.
At AuditBoard, we inspire each other to innovate and are proud of what we are producing. We spend each day thinking of new ways to help our customers and contribute to the greater good of our company and our surrounding communities. We are all about assisting each other and breaking through barriers to create the most loved audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform by our customers. This is how we have become one of the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in North America for the sixth year in a row, as ranked by Deloitte!
Why This Role is Exciting
We're seeking a strategic and operationally-focused Senior Director of Marketing Strategy & Operations to partner with our Chief Marketing Officer and marketing leadership team. This role will lead and grow a high-performing Marketing Operations team. This role will be responsible for driving marketing operations excellence, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring flawless execution of our marketing strategy while optimizing team performance and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership & Execution
Serve as strategic advisor to the CMO on key marketing initiatives
Lead cross-functional projects spanning marketing, sales, product, and customer success
Drive quarterly business reviews, campaign retrospectives, and strategic planning sessions
Drive strategic and operational support for Board reporting
Monitor marketing KPIs and campaign performance, identifying optimization opportunities
Facilitate and support executive-level marketing decisions and priority setting
Marketing Operations & Process Excellence
Streamline marketing team operations and campaign execution processes
Oversee marketing technology stack optimization and integration projects
Manage marketing budget tracking, forecasting, and vendor relationship coordination with FP&A partners
Implement process improvements to increase team efficiency and campaign effectiveness
Lead marketing automation workflows and lead management optimization
Program Management & Special Projects
Manage high-impact marketing initiatives including product launches, event strategies, and market expansion
Coordinate complex, multi-channel marketing campaigns from planning through execution
Lead marketing transformation projects such process or program improvement or new tool implementations
Support brand refresh, messaging updates, and positioning strategy development
People Leadership & Communication
Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Marketing Operations and Analytics professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Define the team’s roadmap and resource allocation to ensure the operations function is ahead of the business's growth needs.
Facilitate marketing team meetings, standups, and cross-functional alignment sessions
Manage internal marketing communications and team updates
Support marketing leadership development and team performance optimization
Serve as liaison between marketing and other departments on shared initiatives
Analytics & Performance Management
Own marketing reporting infrastructure and executive dashboard development including working with enterprise data team
Conduct deep-dive analysis on campaign performance, attribution, and ROI
Support marketing spend optimization and budget allocation decisions
Lead marketing attribution modeling and measurement framework improvements
Analyze funnel performance and identify conversion optimization opportunities
Attributes for a Successful Candidate
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in marketing operations, strategy, or business operations, preferably in B2B SaaS
Experience directly managing a team, with a proven track record of developing talent and building high-performing operations functions within Marketing Operations, Marketing Analytics, and Planning functions
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in marketing analytics tools (Google Analytics, Marketo, Salesforce)
Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM systems
Exceptional project management and cross-functional coordination abilities
Deep understanding of B2B marketing funnels, lead management, and attribution models
Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder marketing initiatives
Comfortable working with all levels of management including executive level and Board
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in strategic programs, marketing operations, or similar role at a SaaS company
Experience with marketing technology stack (Marketo, Salesforce, 6sense, Outreach, etc.)
Experience with demand generation, account-based marketing, or digital marketing campaigns
Comfortable working with data and BI, analytics tools (ie Tableau)
Background in management consulting or high-growth company operations
Understanding of SaaS metrics, unit economics and go-to-market strategies
Experience with marketing budget management and vendor negotiations
Our Company Values
Customer obsession: Apply relentless focus on listening to and understanding customers as the core of everything we do
Win, together: Drive to be the best while supporting each other’s success
Gritty resilience: Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, balancing immediate priorities with big-picture strategic goals
Personal improvement: Stay eager to share insights, seek feedback, and continuously learn
Constant innovation: Challenge the status quo and drive improvements
Perks*
Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America!
Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
Comprehensive employee health coverage (all locations)
401K with match (US) or pension with match (UK)
Competitive compensation & bonus program
Flexible Vacation (US exempt & CA) or 25 days (UK)
Time off for your birthday & volunteering
Employee resource groups
Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!
*perks may vary based on eligibility/location
Please note that background checks are required. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information.
We love building strong partnerships, but please note that AuditBoard cannot accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any submissions without a signed agreement in place will not create a fee obligation.
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