Salesforce
Director, CMO Strategy & Planning
Salesforce, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Director, Marketing Planning and Strategy – Salesforce
Overview
We are seeking a highly strategic, results-oriented, and experienced Director, Marketing Planning and Strategy, to serve as a critical partner and strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff to the CMO. This leadership role is central to driving the strategic execution and operational excellence of both our Strategy and Operations team and our Marketing initiatives at Salesforce. Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with the Chief of Staff to the CMO to define and drive the Strategy and Operations strategy, translating vision into actionable plans and ensuring meticulous execution across all initiatives. Operational Excellence: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of marketing operations processes and systems for the Strategy and Operations team, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and data integrity. Cross-Functional Alignment & Collaboration: Serve as a central liaison and orchestrator across Strategy and Operations as well as across other key Marketing stakeholders, ensuring alignment, facilitating decision-making, and fostering cohesive execution. V2MOM & Goal Governance: Own the V2MOM (strategic planning framework) process for the Strategy and Operations team, driving creation, tracking, and governance to ensure alignment with overarching business objectives. Executive Communications & Presentations: Oversee the preparation of high-impact materials for key internal and external engagements, including executive briefings, Marketing Business Reviews, all-hands meetings, and strategic presentations, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative for the Strategy and Operations team. Project & Program Management: Directly manage and/or oversee critical strategic projects and programs within the Strategy and Operations team, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes. Budget Management & Resource Optimization: Manage the Strategy and Operations budget, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring efficient spend across initiatives. Team Enablement & Resources: Ensure the Strategy and Operations team has access to the necessary tools, training, and resources to operate effectively and achieve their goals. Experience / Skills Required
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in marketing operations, marketing strategy, or a Chief of Staff role within a large, global enterprise technology company. Proven expertise in marketing operations, Finance or analytics. Advanced Excel skills required. Detail oriented and outstanding at handling large datasets Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives from conception to completion, with a strong focus on measurable business outcomes. Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to represent senior leadership, influence diverse stakeholders, and articulate complex information clearly and concisely. Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of a matrixed organization, fostering trust and collaboration. Highly analytical and data-driven, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies and optimize performance. Adept at anticipating needs, proactively identifying challenges, and developing creative solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Experience with Salesforce's V2MOM framework or similar strategic planning methodologies is highly desirable. Comfortable managing ambiguity, navigating change, and prioritizing effectively across multiple competing demands. Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the Salesforce ecosystem and internal processes. About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. Innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we’re looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Compensation
Base pay range: $177,600.00/yr - $281,100.00/yr Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing and Sales Industries: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet Posting statements and equal opportunity employment information available as part of Salesforce’s recruiting materials. Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
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We are seeking a highly strategic, results-oriented, and experienced Director, Marketing Planning and Strategy, to serve as a critical partner and strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff to the CMO. This leadership role is central to driving the strategic execution and operational excellence of both our Strategy and Operations team and our Marketing initiatives at Salesforce. Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with the Chief of Staff to the CMO to define and drive the Strategy and Operations strategy, translating vision into actionable plans and ensuring meticulous execution across all initiatives. Operational Excellence: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of marketing operations processes and systems for the Strategy and Operations team, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and data integrity. Cross-Functional Alignment & Collaboration: Serve as a central liaison and orchestrator across Strategy and Operations as well as across other key Marketing stakeholders, ensuring alignment, facilitating decision-making, and fostering cohesive execution. V2MOM & Goal Governance: Own the V2MOM (strategic planning framework) process for the Strategy and Operations team, driving creation, tracking, and governance to ensure alignment with overarching business objectives. Executive Communications & Presentations: Oversee the preparation of high-impact materials for key internal and external engagements, including executive briefings, Marketing Business Reviews, all-hands meetings, and strategic presentations, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative for the Strategy and Operations team. Project & Program Management: Directly manage and/or oversee critical strategic projects and programs within the Strategy and Operations team, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes. Budget Management & Resource Optimization: Manage the Strategy and Operations budget, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring efficient spend across initiatives. Team Enablement & Resources: Ensure the Strategy and Operations team has access to the necessary tools, training, and resources to operate effectively and achieve their goals. Experience / Skills Required
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in marketing operations, marketing strategy, or a Chief of Staff role within a large, global enterprise technology company. Proven expertise in marketing operations, Finance or analytics. Advanced Excel skills required. Detail oriented and outstanding at handling large datasets Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives from conception to completion, with a strong focus on measurable business outcomes. Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to represent senior leadership, influence diverse stakeholders, and articulate complex information clearly and concisely. Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of a matrixed organization, fostering trust and collaboration. Highly analytical and data-driven, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies and optimize performance. Adept at anticipating needs, proactively identifying challenges, and developing creative solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Experience with Salesforce's V2MOM framework or similar strategic planning methodologies is highly desirable. Comfortable managing ambiguity, navigating change, and prioritizing effectively across multiple competing demands. Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the Salesforce ecosystem and internal processes. About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. Innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we’re looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Compensation
Base pay range: $177,600.00/yr - $281,100.00/yr Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing and Sales Industries: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet Posting statements and equal opportunity employment information available as part of Salesforce’s recruiting materials. Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
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