Senior Director, Strategic Marketing Initiatives

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the CMO, supporting decision-making, prioritization, and execution of key initiatives
• Lead a global marketing transformation in partnership with the CMO
• Serve as an extension of the CMO in day-to-day operations, maintaining alignment across marketing, executive leadership (XCOM), and cross-functional stakeholders
• Lead the development of high-impact executive presentations (e.g., board updates, town halls, XCOM meetings), ensuring compelling storytelling and visual excellence
• Translate complex business concepts into clear, persuasive, and creative narratives
• Drive preparation and orchestration of meetings, including agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups
• Identify and solve problems proactively, anticipating needs in a dynamic and fast-moving environment
• Partner closely with marketing leadership to track progress against strategic objectives and ensure accountability
• Lead or support special projects, strategic analyses, and transformation initiatives as needed
• Bring a consulting-style approach to structured problem solving, synthesis, and communication
• Maintain a high level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information
• High expectation of sound judgment, EQ, and the ability to operate within nuance and standard operating procedures

• Strategic Execution- Initiative completion 100%
• Organizational alignment to goal - 100%
• Culture - Team enablement +5-10%
• Effectiveness and Operational Excellence-Increase executive strategic time by 20%
• Stakeholder management - 4.5/5

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in consulting (e.g., Bain, BCG, McKinsey) and/or top-tier corporate strategy, marketing, or chief of staff roles
• Proven experience supporting senior executives or C-level leaders

• Exceptional intellectual horsepower – highly analytical, structured thinker with strong business acumen
• Creative excellence – ability to produce best-in-class presentations combining strategy, storytelling, and visual design
• Executive presence – confidence and maturity to operate alongside senior leadership
• Relentless work ethic – thrives in a high-demand environment with extended hours and shifting priorities
• Resilience and grit – demonstrates determination, adaptability, and stamina under pressure
• Communication mastery – outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Bias for action – self-starter who anticipates needs and executes with urgency
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Collaborative and influential – able to build trust across all levels of the organization

 

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