Vertex, Inc.
Manager - Marketing Data Strategy and Governance
Vertex, Inc., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Description: We are looking for a Manager, Marketing Data Strategy & Operations to lead the transformation and day-to-day execution of our global marketing data function. This role reports to the VP of Marketing Operations and is responsible for driving the strategy, health, and scalability of our marketing database across Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Microsoft Fabric, and Snowflake, while supporting Salesforce Data Cloud as part of our Enterprise 360 value stream. This role is ideal for someone who understands the strategic importance of clean, governed data in a modern marketing organization and is passionate about building a future-ready data foundation that supports emerging technologies ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the marketing data roadmap and operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy, AI readiness, and evolving marketing goals. Manage and scale a centralized marketing data team, including internal staff and external contractors. Oversee database health and hygiene across Salesforce and Marketing Cloud, with a focus on acquisition, enrichment, compliance, and contact lifecycle management. Lead data intake processes including event lead uploads, third-party list requests, and vendor-provided contact data—ensuring accuracy, governance, and campaign readiness. Serve as a primary marketing data liaison to enterprise data and IT teams, helping ensure cross-functional alignment for Snowflake, Salesforce Data Cloud, and AI-enablement across systems. Establish and maintain data governance standards including field mapping, segmentation logic, deduplication, and sourcing protocols. Support regulatory compliance initiatives (GDPR, CAN-SPAM, etc.) in partnership with Legal and InfoSec. Collaborate extensively with technology and analytics teams to ensure the marketing data infrastructure supports advanced analytics, AI modeling, and scalable experimentation. Act as the marketing data point person for external vendors supporting the data team, overseeing contracts, deliverables, and quality for enrichment and data projects. Help define future-state architecture that enables data interoperability, real-time enrichment, and machine learning use cases in partnership with enterprise stakeholders. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Determine appropriate resourcing of staff in order to achieve goals and objectives. Define annual Key Performance Indicators aligned with corporate goals. Manage and mentor employees on performance gaps, career development opportunities, and strategies. Manage and coach employees on all human resource related processes including onboarding, performance management, succession planning, employee relations, selection, terminations, compensation and rewards. Recognize others’ contributions and share credit for success. Own attainment of high employee satisfaction and retention; lead development of program and initiatives within group to attain high employee satisfaction. Prepare and manage budget as assigned; analyzes variances and initiates corrective actions to maximize operational performance. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Technical understanding of enterprise data architecture strategy and systems integration. Strong experience with Salesforce CRM, Marketing Cloud (Pardot or similar MAP), Salesforce Data Cloud, and Snowflake. Familiarity with AI-based segmentation, predictive scoring, and data enrichment tools is a plus. Deep understanding of lead lifecycle, governance, and marketing compliance standards. Demonstrated ability to operationalize data governance and build scalable intake, enrichment, and routing workflows. Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to translate business needs into scalable, future-ready data solutions. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 6+ years of experience in B2B Marketing Operations or Marketing Data roles; SaaS or technology industry experience strongly preferred. 2+ years of people management experience, with a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. Other Qualifications The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners. •
Communicate with Clarity
- Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback. •
Act with Urgency
- Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough. •
Work with Purpose
- Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results. •
Drive to Decision
- Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes. •
Own the Outcome
- Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions. COMMENTS: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Pay Transparency Statement: US Base Salary Range: $114,500.00 - $148,800.00 Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.* The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression. In addition, as a part of our total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants. Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs. *In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements .
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Vertex is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan, please email AskHR@vertexinc.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact 610-640-4200 or AskHR@vertexinc.com . This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
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Job Description: We are looking for a Manager, Marketing Data Strategy & Operations to lead the transformation and day-to-day execution of our global marketing data function. This role reports to the VP of Marketing Operations and is responsible for driving the strategy, health, and scalability of our marketing database across Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Microsoft Fabric, and Snowflake, while supporting Salesforce Data Cloud as part of our Enterprise 360 value stream. This role is ideal for someone who understands the strategic importance of clean, governed data in a modern marketing organization and is passionate about building a future-ready data foundation that supports emerging technologies ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the marketing data roadmap and operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy, AI readiness, and evolving marketing goals. Manage and scale a centralized marketing data team, including internal staff and external contractors. Oversee database health and hygiene across Salesforce and Marketing Cloud, with a focus on acquisition, enrichment, compliance, and contact lifecycle management. Lead data intake processes including event lead uploads, third-party list requests, and vendor-provided contact data—ensuring accuracy, governance, and campaign readiness. Serve as a primary marketing data liaison to enterprise data and IT teams, helping ensure cross-functional alignment for Snowflake, Salesforce Data Cloud, and AI-enablement across systems. Establish and maintain data governance standards including field mapping, segmentation logic, deduplication, and sourcing protocols. Support regulatory compliance initiatives (GDPR, CAN-SPAM, etc.) in partnership with Legal and InfoSec. Collaborate extensively with technology and analytics teams to ensure the marketing data infrastructure supports advanced analytics, AI modeling, and scalable experimentation. Act as the marketing data point person for external vendors supporting the data team, overseeing contracts, deliverables, and quality for enrichment and data projects. Help define future-state architecture that enables data interoperability, real-time enrichment, and machine learning use cases in partnership with enterprise stakeholders. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Determine appropriate resourcing of staff in order to achieve goals and objectives. Define annual Key Performance Indicators aligned with corporate goals. Manage and mentor employees on performance gaps, career development opportunities, and strategies. Manage and coach employees on all human resource related processes including onboarding, performance management, succession planning, employee relations, selection, terminations, compensation and rewards. Recognize others’ contributions and share credit for success. Own attainment of high employee satisfaction and retention; lead development of program and initiatives within group to attain high employee satisfaction. Prepare and manage budget as assigned; analyzes variances and initiates corrective actions to maximize operational performance. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Technical understanding of enterprise data architecture strategy and systems integration. Strong experience with Salesforce CRM, Marketing Cloud (Pardot or similar MAP), Salesforce Data Cloud, and Snowflake. Familiarity with AI-based segmentation, predictive scoring, and data enrichment tools is a plus. Deep understanding of lead lifecycle, governance, and marketing compliance standards. Demonstrated ability to operationalize data governance and build scalable intake, enrichment, and routing workflows. Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to translate business needs into scalable, future-ready data solutions. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 6+ years of experience in B2B Marketing Operations or Marketing Data roles; SaaS or technology industry experience strongly preferred. 2+ years of people management experience, with a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. Other Qualifications The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners. •
Communicate with Clarity
- Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback. •
Act with Urgency
- Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough. •
Work with Purpose
- Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results. •
Drive to Decision
- Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes. •
Own the Outcome
- Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions. COMMENTS: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Pay Transparency Statement: US Base Salary Range: $114,500.00 - $148,800.00 Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.* The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression. In addition, as a part of our total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants. Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs. *In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements .
Introduce Yourself
Join our Talent Community to stay updated on the latest job opportunities, news, and events tailored to your career interests. About Us
Vertex is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan, please email AskHR@vertexinc.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact 610-640-4200 or AskHR@vertexinc.com . This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
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