Marketing Planning & Strategy Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$117K/yr – $178K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing planning, budgeting, and governance for cross-functional leadership with clear, data-driven oversight.

  • Own annual, quarterly, and ad hoc planning across Marketing functions.
  • Provide budget forecasting, dashboards, and executive-ready reporting.
  • Support QBRs and executive updates with documented governance and stakeholder alignment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual, quarterly, and ad hoc marketing planning processes, ensuring accuracy, agility, and alignment with business priorities for supported functions.
  • Own budget management, forecasting, and reporting, providing clear visibility into spend performance and enabling effective execution.
  • Deliver actionable insights through budget and workforce reviews, leveraging dashboards and partnering with Finance and Analytics teams to drive spend efficiency and business impact.
  • Drive end-of-quarter close processes, proactively identifying variances and partnering with stakeholders to resolve issues.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline, standardize, and scale planning processes, tools, and templates across Marketing.
  • Partner cross-functionally (Finance, Analytics, and Marketing teams) to ensure systems and workflows support efficient planning, budget execution, and reporting.
  • Support workforce planning by managing headcount processes, tracking, and reporting.
  • Build strong relationships with marketing leaders, serving as a trusted advisor on planning, budget, and resource decisions.
  • Support key business deliverables, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive updates.
  • Maintain clear documentation and ensure adherence to budget governance, accounting standards, and internal processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing Strategy, Operations, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field
  • 5-7 years of relevant professional experience with an emphasis on marketing strategy and operations
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
  • Experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Salesforce Analytics); Salesforce or Tableau certification a plus
  • Ability to think creatively, identify and tackle problems through data analysis
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leaders
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and structured approach to identifying opportunities
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to quality execution

Preferred

  • Salesforce or Tableau certification a plus
  • Experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Salesforce Analytics)
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