Manager, Marketing Operations, Italy

Nike; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading sports brand is seeking a Manager for Marketing Operations in Italy. This role focuses on driving prioritization and process optimization within the marketing team while ensuring alignment to the brand plan. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in marketing organizations, strong strategic skills, and a proven ability to foster team culture. The position requires fluency in Italian and English, along with a passion for sports. Join a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring the next generation of athletes.

Competenze

• Extensive experience operating within a complex marketing organization.
• Strong strategic and analytical capability to translate insights into plans.
• Proven leadership in budget ownership and scenario planning.
• A track record of improving team processes and efficiency.
• Experience leading and developing talent to support and empower teams.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing needs.

Mansioni

• Ensure the marketing team operates with clarity and efficiency.
• Drive prioritization and process optimization.
• Support senior leadership in cultivating team culture.
• Manage budgets in collaboration with Finance.
• Ensure operational excellence and clarity of roles.
• Support measurement rhythms to track progress.

Conoscenze

Strategic clarity

Organizational excellence

Strong analytical capability

Budget ownership

Leadership in developing talent

Fluency in Italian and English

Descrizione del lavoro

This role is a key enabler of Nike’s brand offense in Italy - shaping how the marketing organization plans, operates, and delivers work that inspires the next generation of athletes and moves the marketplace.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join the Italy Marketing Leadership Team and report directly to the Senior Director, Marketing, Italy. You’ll partner closely with the EMEA Marketing Ops & Planning team and collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance and key business partners across the Italian marketing organization. You’ll also lead an Associate and build strong relationships across the team to enable high‑quality, high‑impact work.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a seasoned brand marketeer and operational leader who brings strategic clarity, organizational excellence, and a deep passion for sport. You’re energized by understanding the next generation of consumers and uncovering insights that inspire them to move. You champion Nike’s values, foster an inclusive and connected team environment, and bring a growth mindset to everything you do.

You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience operating within a complex marketing organization, with the ability to connect functions, influence senior partners, and drive integrated planning.
• Strong strategic and analytical capability, enabling you to translate consumer, business, and marketplace insights into clear priorities and operational plans.
• Proven leadership in budget ownership and scenario planning, including AOP, in‑year budget management, and cross‑functional alignment with Finance.
• A track record of building and optimizing processes that improve team efficiency, clarity, and ways of working at scale.
• Experience leading and developing talent, creating an environment where teams feel supported, empowered, and connected.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly, balancing long‑term planning with fast‑moving consumer and organizational needs.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As Manager, Marketing Operations, Italy, you’ll ensure the team operates with clarity, efficiency, and alignment to the Brand plan. You’ll drive prioritization, planning, and process optimization, while also helping shape a positive, connected team culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Enabling prioritization and scenario planning to bring the Brand plan to life.
• Supporting the Senior Marketing Director in cultivating team culture and engagement.
• Partnering with EMEA Marketing Ops & Planning to align on concept map updates and key strategic topics.
• Leading AOP and in‑year budget management in close collaboration with Finance.
• Driving operational excellence across the Italy marketing team, ensuring clarity of roles, timelines, and deliverables.
• Supporting measurement and reporting rhythms to help the team track progress, identify opportunities, and celebrate wins.