Head of Strategy and Operations

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This role is responsible for orchestrating global marketing operations by owning the master calendar, leading strategic planning cycles, and coordinating major activation events across regions and functions. It ensures operational rigor through governance of business systems, playbooks, and financial processes, while driving alignment across a highly matrixed organization. The position also delivers seamless execution of cross-functional initiatives, provides executive-ready communications, and acts as a strategic bridge between the CMO, global directors, and geo leaders.

Responsibilities

Key Partnerships

Basic Requirements

• OWN — Strategic Calendar Initiative Portfolio
• Ownthe integratedGlobal Marketing Master Calendar, including the annual rhythm of business (STAMP planning, JBP reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews).
• Directthe pan-organizational project management framework for all major activation moments (e.g., CES, FIFA, F1, Tech World, Creator Summit).
• Leadthe creation and final consolidation of the annualSTAMP strategic planand critical quarterly goals for the entire Global eCommerce Marketing organization.
• Serveas the primary point of contact for cross-functional initiatives requiring complex coordination across Product, Sales, and other Global Marketing teams.
• GOVERN — Operational Rigor Cross-Functional Alignment
• Governthe integrity and content of the full-yearBusiness Management System (BMS), ensuring timing and content alignment across all Geo andCoEleaders.
• Establishandenforcethe organizational operating cadence,optimizingmeeting structures, decision-making processes, and follow-up accountability across the matrix.
• Overseethe development and adherence to all corePlaybooks(e.g., ContentCoE, Media Strategy) to ensure they meet global standards and are ready for Geo activation.
• Managethe budget tracking, financial reporting, and forecasting process for the Office of the CMO where relevant andrequired.
• DELIVER — Seamless Activation Executive Clarity
• Deliveron-time, high-quality activation of complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives (e.g., FIFA/F1 Tentpoles) through rigorous project management and dependency mapping.
• Actas the strategic translator between the CMO, GlobalCoEDirectors, and Geo Marketing Leaders, ensuring clarity of mission andeliminatingorganizational friction.
• Provideexecutive-ready presentations and reports for the CMO's external and internal stakeholder meetings, summarizing strategic progress and operational health.
• Ensurecontinuous communication flow, reinforcing the organizationalstructureand mandate to maximize marketing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Internal:Global CMO, All GlobalCoEDirectors, Geo Marketing Leaders, Geo Sales Leadership, Global Finance, Global Product and Sales Leadership.
• External:Strategic Alliance Partners (as they relate to activation timelines), Key Agency Leads (for coordination).
• Bachelor’s degreerequired; MBA or equivalent master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing operations, or management consulting within a large, global organization.

Preferred Requirements

• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects (PMP certification or equivalent agile/scrum training is a plus).
• Demonstrable experience working effectively within a highly matrixed sales/marketing environment.
• Strategic Systems Thinking:Ability to translate high-level executive vision (STAMP) into a sequential, executable operational roadmap (QAP/BMS).
• Executive Communication:Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data and organizational friction points into clear, concise narratives for executive-level consumption.
• Project and Change Management:Expertisein driving large-scale organizational initiatives (e.g., global reorganizations, annual planning cycles) to completion against strict timelines.
• Financial Acumen:Strong understanding of marketing budgets,E:Rmodels, financial forecasting, and expense tracking related to technology and operationalspend.
• Global Collaboration:Demonstratedability to navigate complex time zones and cultural differences to achieve alignment across Geo and Worldwide teams.

The base salary range budgeted for this position is $135,000 – $165,000. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.