Kearney Global Marketing Senior Manager - Product Excellence & Renewal Laboratory

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$154K/yr – $231K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the global product marketing narrative for PERLAB by turning AI, analytics, and digital transformation insights into executive-ready positioning and cross-border campaigns that move client conversations.

  • Growth ownership: lead global GTM campaigns spanning thought leadership, ABM, executive events, and client engagement.
  • Content-to-client: translate complex analytics into compelling executive narratives with strong ROI signals.
  • Analytics-driven: set KPIs, apply marketing tech, and deliver decision-ready insights to practice leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a differentiated global marketing strategy that supports PERLAB's growth priorities while aligning with Kearney's global brand.
  • Develop deep expertise across AI, advanced analytics, digital transformation, customer insights, and product strategy to shape compelling market positioning.
  • Bring an outside-in perspective by incorporating client priorities, competitive intelligence, and emerging industry trends into marketing strategy.
  • Lead integrated global go-to-market campaigns spanning thought leadership, digital marketing, executive events, account-based marketing, and client engagement.
  • Establish KPIs and performance measurement frameworks to continuously improve campaign effectiveness, marketing ROI, and commercial impact.
  • Partner closely with Kearney's Brand & Market Enablement Studio to develop and execute world-class thought leadership.
  • Lead the development and deployment of research reports, executive perspectives, white papers, digital content, and client-facing assets that strengthen Kearney's position in product excellence and innovation.
  • Collaborate with practice leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex analytical and technical concepts into compelling executive-level narratives.
  • Ensure content aligns with evolving client priorities while maximizing global relevance and regional adaptability.
  • Drive integrated content distribution strategies that maximize audience reach, engagement, and cross-practice collaboration.

Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor's degree; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
  • Have 7–10 years of progressive marketing experience, including meaningful experience within professional services, management consulting, or another complex B2B environment.
  • Bring demonstrated expertise in B2B product marketing, digital transformation, analytics, or technology-related marketing.
  • Have successfully developed and executed global marketing and thought leadership strategies that increased brand visibility and client engagement.
  • Possess strong knowledge of AI, data analytics, digital platforms, customer experience, product strategy, or related business topics.
  • Are highly analytical and comfortable using marketing analytics, performance measurement frameworks, and marketing technology platforms to drive decision-making.
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive stakeholder management skills.
  • Have experience influencing senior leaders within a global, matrixed organization.
  • Thrive managing multiple complex initiatives across geographies with minimal supervision.
  • Possess excellent English communication skills; additional languages are a plus.

Preferred

  • MBA or other advanced degree preferred
  • additional languages are a plus

Benefits

  • Generous retirement and pension savings contributions.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families.
  • Structured learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
  • Personalized career experiences designed to help you achieve your professional goals.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and mobile working models where applicable.
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