Senior Associate Director - Digital Strategy and Martech

Indian School of Business; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business institution in India is seeking a Senior Associate Director – Digital Strategy & Martech to drive the vision and roadmap for the digital ecosystem. This pivotal leadership role will involve strategic oversight of digital initiatives, team mentorship, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in digital strategy and a proven track record in driving impactful transformations. The position is full-time and based in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in digital strategy, preferably in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of marketing technology and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the long-term vision and roadmap for the digital ecosystem.
• Lead initiatives for digital transformation and data-led decision-making.
• Manage budgets to maximize institutional value and ROI.

Skills

Digital strategy

Data-driven transformation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Digital experience design

Job description

Senior Associate Director – Digital Strategy & Martech

The Indian School of Business (ISB), founded in 2001, is a top-ranked, world-class business school in India with campuses in Mohali and Hyderabad. ISB is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high-performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our alumni, faculty, staff, and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at the ISB, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider their alignment with ISB’s mission and values.

The Marketing, Communications and Studios Department at ISB leads brand marketing, content marketing, digital marketing, performance marketing and media initiatives for the School. It also works with other departments within and outside the School to enhance, protect and safeguard the institution's reputation.

We are currently seeking a candidate to join our team as a Senior Associate Director – Digital Strategy & Martech. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for building and driving the vision and roadmap for ISB’s digital ecosystem and integrating data and technology to drive institutional goals.

The position holder will report to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO), ISB.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and own the long-term vision and roadmap for ISB’s digital ecosystem, ensuring it aligns with institutional priorities, academic excellence, and stakeholder engagement goals.
• Champion innovation by introducing best-in-class martech practices, digital transformation initiatives, and data-led decision-making across the School.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team including website, product, performance marketing, email marketing, automation and analytics sub units
• Foster cross functional collaboration with multiple stakeholders across the school – academics, research, business, IT and other administrative departments

Digital Ecosystem & Product Ownership

• Act as the strategic owner of our institutional websites and other digital platforms- defining roadmaps, user experience standards, and performance benchmarks.
• Drive product enhancements with internal and vendor teams to drive seamless user experience across platforms
• Lead the SEO and AEO efforts to drive organic traffic and brand discoverability.

Data, Martech & Automation

• Architect and implement enterprise-level martech solutions, including first-party data integration, Salesforce enhancements, attribution modelling, and secure data sharing frameworks.
• Build intelligent automation systems for personalised communications, lead nurturing, and lifecycle engagement.
• Unify data streams across platforms to create a centralised analytics engine, enabling predictive insights and performance optimisation.

Performance & ROI

• Oversee full-funnel engagement strategies, ensuring brand, content, and digital touchpoints collectively drive awareness, consideration, and conversion.
• Lead attribution and performance measurement frameworks to ensure investments deliver measurable impact.
• Manage budgets strategically to maximise institutional value and return on investment.

Candidate Profile

• A strategic digital leader with a demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• 15+ years’ experience in digital strategy, and data-driven transformation—preferably in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Proven track record in leading diverse teams to deliver high-priority, high-impact initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Deep understanding of digital experience design, data integration, marketing technology, and analytics as strategic enablers for institutional growth.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Higher Education

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