Marketing Operations Manager

Sidara; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidara in London is seeking a Marketing Operations Manager to oversee structure, governance and delivery of the global marketing function. You will manage budgets, procurement, reporting, platform management and project delivery to ensure activities are measurable and aligned with business objectives.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives with campaign, communications, digital and creative teams, implement workflows, support resource planning and drive efficiency across platforms such as

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in marketing operations or a similar discipline.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement processes and vendor relationships.
• Experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with reporting, analytics and performance measurement.
• Experience with OpenAsset, DAM, CMS or similar content and asset management platforms.
• Understanding of the AEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of strategic marketing and communications initiatives across Sidara.
• Manage project plans, timelines, approvals and stakeholder communications.
• Serve as project lead for major programs including the Annual Report, employee communications programs and other cross-functional initiatives.
• Introduce and maintain clear workflows, processes and governance frameworks that improve efficiency and visibility.
• Support resource planning and prioritization across the team.
• Manage the Marketing & Communications budget, forecasting and expenditure tracking.
• Coordinate purchase orders, invoices, contracts and supplier relationships.
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement and Legal teams to support approvals and contract processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and financial procedures.
• Platform and tool governance and OpenAsset/DAM CMS etc.

Skills

Marketing operations

Budget management

Project coordination

Analytics & reporting

OpenAsset

AEC industry knowledge

Job description

Sidara is a global collaborative of leading specialist firms that designs for people and the planet. Our visionaries, thinkers, and innovators from over 300 offices across 60 countries offer clients a broad range of highly specialized services—from architecture and design, engineering, and project management to digital strategy, sustainability consulting, and energy innovation—all under one umbrella. Our shared vision and commitment to enhancing liveability, sustainability, and digital solutions aim to create innovative places where humanity and nature coexist, connecting people, empowering communities, and protecting the place we all call home.

We have worked on some of the most iconic, complex, and impactful projects, where people interact with built assets such as aviation, communities and civic buildings, healthcare, mobility, data centers and research labs, water, energy transition, and more. But there's still much to accomplish – and our blueprints today are the footprints of tomorrow. Together, we can achieve more for our clients and societies, change how people live, inspire global impact, and build a world that is as cared for and welcoming as home.

Pushing the limits of what is possible, Sidara is Home for Human Endeavor.

About the Role

The Marketing Operations Manager is an operations and delivery-focused role responsible for providing the structure, governance and coordination that underpin Sidara's global marketing and communications function. The role oversees budgeting, procurement, reporting, platform management and project delivery, ensuring activities are effectively managed, measurable and aligned with business objectives.

Acting as the operational hub of the team, the role leads major cross-functional initiatives, supports continuous improvement across workflows and systems, and partners closely with campaign, communications, digital and creative colleagues to ensure marketing activities are delivered efficiently and consistently across the group.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of strategic marketing and communications initiatives across Sidara.
• Manage project plans, timelines, approvals and stakeholder communications.
• Serve as project lead for major programs including the Annual Report, employee communications programs and other cross-functional initiatives
• Introduce and maintain clear workflows, processes and governance frameworks that improve efficiency and visibility.
• Support resource planning and prioritization across the team.
• Manage the Marketing & Communications budget, forecasting and expenditure tracking.
• Coordinate purchase orders, invoices, contracts and supplier relationships.
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement and Legal teams to support approvals and contract processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and financial procedures.

Platforms & Operational Support

• Manage OpenAsset and other core marketing, digital asset management and collaboration platforms, including the firm's intranet.
• Maintain documentation, user guidance and platform governance.
• Support the adoption and continuous improvement of marketing systems and processes.
• Promote effective management and reuse of approved content, assets and resources.
• Reporting & Performance
• Consolidate reporting across campaigns, digital channels, communications and events.
• Develop dashboards and regular performance reports that demonstrate marketing impact.
• Support campaign measurement, KPI tracking and ROI reporting.
• Provide insights that help inform decision-making and continuous improvement

Qualification / Skills Required

• 5-8 years' experience in marketing operations, project management, business operations or a similar discipline
• Experience managing budgets, procurement processes and vendor relationships
• Experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience with reporting, analytics and performance measurement
• Experience with OpenAsset, DAM, CMS or similar content and asset management platforms
• Understanding of the AEC industry