The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff for Marketing Operations to play a pivotal role in the alignment of business objectives and operational budgets. The successful candidate will be a key partner to the marketing leadership team, as well as to chiefs of staff in adjacent functions and finance. This role is focused on enabling strategic initiatives, ensuring workstream interlocks, and driving operational efficiencies. Responsibilities include leading the marketing's Program Management Office, managing departmental capacity and budgets, and executing programs that align with the marketing's strategic vision. The Chief of Staff will also be instrumental in marketing ROI objectives, providing data-driven advice, and supporting change management initiatives. Applicants must have a minimum of 15 years' experience in field sales and marketing roles, with a strong background in operations, program management, financial management, and business leadership. The role requires a deep understanding of sales and product lifecycles, B2B, B2C, and B2B2C marketing, and experience in areas such as field enablement, cross-channel marketing, and attribution modeling. The ideal candidate will be a persuasive leader with a proven track record of driving initiatives, engaging with executives, and supporting a vision. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills are essential, as is prior experience in large, global enterprise organizations or with startups. The Chief of Staff will also be involved in skills building and the development of marketing competencies within the team.

Hiring Company

Northwestern Mutual