Director Of Marketing Operations

Director Of Marketing Operations

The Director of Marketing Operations is the operational architect and integrator of the marketing organization - responsible for building the systems, processes, technology, and cross-functional coordination that enable creative excellence and commercial impact. Reporting to the VP of Brand, this leader transforms how the marketing department operates by strengthening the technology backbone, advancing AI capability, redesigning workflows, and ensuring seamless project and campaign execution from concept to delivery.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Marketing Operations leader who brings a deep understanding of how modern marketing functions operate - including brand, integrated marketing, creative, e-commerce and media, social, activations, and partnerships - and blends that knowledge with operational rigor and strategic foresight. They proactively shape smarter workflows, anticipate risks, and serve as a true thought partner in operations, excelling at mapping complex workflows, optimizing cross-functional alignment, implementing modern marketing technologies, and building a culture of clarity, efficiency, and accountability to ensure downstream marketing operates as a highly orchestrated, insight-driven, and creatively empowered engine.

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Operational Infrastructure & Technology Leadership
• Project, Campaign, and Workflow Management
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Collaboration
• Process Optimization & Performance Management
• Team Leadership & Capability Building

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• 10-12+ years of progressive experience in Marketing Operations, Project Management, Marketing Technology, Integrated Production, or related roles within CPG, DTC, or agency environments.
• Proven experience scaling marketing processes, implementing workflow systems, and managing complex cross-functional programs.
• Demonstrated success leading MarTech implementations (e.g., Wrike, Asana, Airtable, DAM systems) and driving organization-wide adoption.
• Strong expertise in operationalizing AI use cases across content creation, workflow automation, analytics, and insight generation.
• Deep understanding of creative development workflows, integrated marketing processes, campaign planning, and product launch orchestration.
• Track record of leading process transformation that improves speed, clarity, and creative quality.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing operations or project management teams.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills-capable of influencing at all levels, from individual contributors to senior leadership.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with comfort operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• PMP, Scrum, Agile, or similar certifications are a plus but not required.

What We Give:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc).
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!

Work Environment:

This role is HYBRID office environment (El Segundo) with flexibility for industry events

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The compensation band for this position is $151,300 - $190,000 annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.