RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Mountain View, CA that is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager.
Responsibilities:
* Create, optimize and drive structured schedules and project plans across cross-functional teams and partners; This includes updating & maintaining project trackers and tracking open action items, project risks & blockers & following up with project stakeholders
* Set and meet deadlines with quality deliverables, effectively adapting and modifying plans
* Use exceptional cross-functional partnering skills with ability to gain shared vision and "influence without authority" on challenging decisions and priority trade-offs based on changing conditions or data
* Running internal team standups to raise key priorities on a weekly or monthly basis, anticipate and communicate risks and proactively manage the risks with the internal team before they become project blockers
* Synthesize feedback documents and ensure all stakeholders have reviewed and provided feedback
* Anticipate, recognize, and work through resistance or setbacks, work well with others when conflicts arise, ensure alignment with objectives, find common ground and promote understanding of alternative viewpoints before driving for closure and cooperation
* Develop and communicate weekly project recaps to stakeholders
* Interface and communicate internal priorities with external creative agencies
* Remain adaptable with shifting project direction
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* 5-7 years of experience leading cross-functional or complex projects and programs, preferably in a Marketing or Operations role
* Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; Set direction and approach; resolve conflict; execute with limited information and ambiguity
* Strong organization, time management and task prioritization skills
* Must be an exceptional planner who is highly organized with attention to detail, self-directed, efficient and able to manage complex programs in a timely manner
* Excellent verbal, written, visual/presentation and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to make decisions quickly & communicate effectively within a large and diverse organization is essential
* Strong familiarity working with various project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, Figma, Dropbox, Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, etc.
* Ability to operate with minimal supervision and direction, and drive process using indirect authority
* Excellent leadership skills
* Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment and ability to both influence and develop strong partnerships at all levels
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional virtual teams to deliver on key program objectives and understand impact to various stakeholders
* High intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.