Job Abstract

The Manager, Marketing Operations will be part of the Integrated Marketing Team. This individual will be responsible for increasing the operational efficiency of the Marketing org and aligning our organizational structure and staffing to the capabilities required by the Marketing Strategy.

Our department’s hybrid model is 3 days in the office per week, with flexibility. Corporate offices are in Chevy Chase, MD; Manhattan, NY; Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, OH

This role reports into the Head of Marketing Operations.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Work on strategic projects to support business transformation, enhance current and build new operating capabilities, elevate efficiencies across marketing processes, and executive core marketing operations activities

• Transformation: Support mission-critical transformation projects aligned to business needs and focused on optimizing Marketing's structure and improving operational efficiencies

• Coordinate across the pillars of marketing to identify any procurement/supplier needs, as well as downfalls in processes to regularly stay in front of this across all cross-functional and internal touchpoints

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements,

• Support on P&L report out for LOBs monthly

• Support business impact analysis, supporting the marketing planning process

Deliverables:

• Manage and track all contracts across marketing organization. Includes but is not limited to: data initiation, date of termination, date of expiration, value and associated other documentation

  • This tracker will be leveraged with: legal, supplier management, finance and marketing leadership

• Evaluate supplier proposals for perspectives to secure favorable terms and pricing

• Maintain accurate records of supplier activities and expenditures in partnership with finance/budget coordinator

• Manage the deal sheet process (collection of information, routing with leadership, adjustment of documentation)

• Maintain contracting timelines by project to ensure accountability by all cross functional departments

• Maintain department status document across Operations

Core Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in business, suppler management or related field

• Ability to work quickly and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of precision and attention to detail

• Make the complex simple

• Self-starter with the confidence and ability to tackle new initiatives with little guidance

• Ability to take initiate and prioritize tasks; good time-management, organizational, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.

• Experience managing complete lifecycles with efficiency for project teams of ~20 people

• Procurement/Contract based- experience with legal and procurement processes, experiencing project managing contract renewals and renegotiations 

• Strong project management experience including project planning, timeline management, and ability to define and meet deadlines

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal & presentation) with the ability to understand and communicate difficult concepts

• A highly motivated, collaborative team player

Location:

• 3 days/week onsite and 2 days remote

  • Corporate offices are in Chevy Chase, MD; Manhattan, NY; Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, OH

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Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.