Marketing Operations Manager

Derflan is seeking a Marketing Operations Manager to support a high-impact consulting engagement within a global cloud technology organization. This role partners directly with senior marketing leadership to drive operational excellence across resource management, budgeting, headcount planning, executive business rhythms, and annual planning initiatives.

This is a highly visible role where you'll operate as an extension of the marketing leadership team, helping leaders manage organizational priorities while partnering across finance, operations, and global marketing organizations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting executive stakeholders.

Role Description: Marketing Operations Manager

Employer: Derflan

Client: Confidential (Global Cloud Technology Organization)

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 9-Month Consulting Engagement

Annual Base Salary: $102,816 + Full Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with senior marketing leaders to support day-to-day business operations and organizational planning.
• Own resource management activities, including budget forecasting, financial tracking, and resource allocation.
• Maintain and manage headcount planning and workforce tracking tools to ensure organizational accuracy.
• Coordinate Rhythm of Business (ROB) activities, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), executive reviews, leadership meetings, and cross-functional business cadences.
• Drive annual and cross-organizational planning cycles, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and key milestones are executed successfully.
• Partner with finance, operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on business priorities and organizational planning.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, reporting, dashboards, and operational documentation.
• Track organizational metrics, action items, risks, and dependencies while ensuring leadership remains informed and prepared.
• Support organizational initiatives including investment planning, organizational design, and operational improvements.
• Serve as the operational interface between marketing leadership and global support organizations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting business operations, marketing operations, program management, business management, or similar operational roles.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, resource planning, or headcount management.
• Experience coordinating executive business rhythms, planning cycles, or operational cadences.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives or marketing leadership.
• Experience managing organizational planning, budgeting, and headcount forecasting.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience creating executive dashboards and business presentations.
• Experience working across highly matrixed organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority while building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to operational excellence.

Top Skills

• Marketing Operations
• Resource Management
• Budget Forecasting
• Headcount Planning
• Rhythm of Business (ROB)
• Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
• Executive Business Operations
• Organizational Planning
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Reporting
• Operational Excellence
• Program Management

Team & Environment

• Highly collaborative Worldwide Marketing Operations organization.
• Partner directly with senior marketing leadership as an extension of their leadership team.
• Fast-paced, highly visible operational environment supporting strategic business initiatives.
• Significant cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Global Shared Services.
• Opportunity to influence business planning, organizational effectiveness, and executive decision-making.

Additional Details

• Hybrid role based in Arlington, VA.
• Nine-month consulting engagement with potential for extension.
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to support senior leaders within a global cloud technology organization.
• Interview process: 2–3 rounds.

Why Join Us

As a Derflan consultant, you'll play a key role supporting senior marketing leadership within one of the world's leading cloud technology organizations. This opportunity offers significant visibility, executive exposure, and the chance to drive operational excellence through business planning, resource management, and strategic organizational initiatives.

Benefits at Derflan

Consultants working at least 30 hours per week receive:

• Two weeks paid vacation and 10 federal holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Home office expense reimbursement

About Derflan

Derflan is a boutique consulting firm supporting some of the world's most innovative organizations. We specialize in placing exceptional professionals into impactful consulting roles that drive operational excellence, business growth, and measurable results for our clients.