Marketing Operations Manager

CesiumAstro

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The Marketing Operations Manager is responsible for the operational effectiveness governance and scalability of the Marketing Communications function. This role serves as the central point of coordination for marketing operations establishing and maintaining the processes workflows systems documentation and organizational disciplines that enable efficient execution across marketing business development communications customer engagement and corporate initiatives.

The Marketing Operations Staff partners closely with executive leadership Business Development Finance Human Resources Engineering Operations and external partners to ensure priorities remain aligned projects are executed effectively resources are appropriately coordinated and operational risks are proactively addressed. This position operates with significant independence and is expected to identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness through process optimization operational discipline and continuous improvement initiatives.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing Operations Leadership

Lead the operational management of the Marketing Communications function to ensure projects initiatives and deliverables are executed effectively and on schedule.
Establish maintain and continuously improve marketing workflows project management processes approval systems and documentation standards.
Develop operational frameworks that improve visibility accountability and execution across the marketing organization.
Monitor organizational priorities workload distribution resource constraints and project dependencies to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruption to critical initiatives.

Project Portfolio Management

Oversee and coordinate multiple concurrent marketing communications business development and corporate initiatives.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans timelines milestones and status reporting mechanisms.
Facilitate prioritization discussions and resource coordination across competing initiatives.
Monitor project execution and proactively address schedule risks bottlenecks and operational challenges.
Lead recurring project reviews operational meetings and cross-functional planning sessions.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

Serve as a primary operational liaison between Marketing Communications and internal stakeholders including Executive Leadership Business Development Human Resources Recruiting Engineering Operations Finance and Program Management.
Coordinate executive engagement activities associated with customer meetings trade shows conferences and strategic business initiatives.
Ensure marketing requests priorities and deliverables are effectively communicated reviewed and executed.
Facilitate alignment among stakeholders to ensure business objectives timelines and expectations remain coordinated.
Support strategic initiatives that require cross-functional planning and execution.

Vendor Contract and Budget Administration

Manage operational aspects of vendor relationships including onboarding contract coordination purchase requests invoice management and payment tracking.
Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure compliance with company purchasing processes and financial controls.
Maintain visibility into marketing expenditures commitments and budget utilization.
Develop and maintain documentation supporting budget planning forecasting and financial reporting activities.
Ensure vendor records contracts invoices and supporting documentation remain accurate and organized.

Process Governance and Documentation Management

Establish and maintain standards for documentation approvals records management and information accessibility across the marketing organization.
Govern version control document retention and asset management processes.
Develop scalable systems that improve organizational knowledge management and continuity.
Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency consistency and process maturity.
Ensure marketing materials presentations and communications comply with established approval and documentation requirements.

Communications and Execution Support

Support execution of internal and external communications initiatives through operational planning coordination and governance.
Coordinate review and approval workflows for marketing communications and high-visibility deliverables.
Support executive presentations customer engagements trade shows investor activities and strategic corporate initiatives.
Ensure operational excellence and consistency across all marketing activities.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support organizational objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business or 8 years of work experience
5 years of experience in marketing operations communications coordination project management
Advanced knowledge of project management workflow optimization operational planning and process improvement methodologies.
Strong ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across functions without direct authority.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex initiatives and operational challenges.
Exceptional organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to balance operational requirements with organizational priorities.
Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite project management tools and collaboration platforms.
Ability to establish credibility and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
High degree of professionalism discretion and attention to detail.
Ability to travel occasionally in support of business needs.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health dental vision HSA FSA life and retirement is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Manager

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required...