Director, Marketing Operations & PM Strategy

Medidata Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and disability

401(k) matching

Family leave

Flexible paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Medidata Solutions in New York City is seeking a Director of Marketing Operations - Project Management & Planning to define the strategic vision, operating model, and execution framework for marketing work across the organization. You will oversee a team of project management experts, partner with senior marketing leaders to ensure alignment, prioritization, and measurable impact at scale.

A strong PMO background in B2B SaaS and executive communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field; a Master's degree or MBA is a plus
• 10 - 15+ years of experience in project/program management or marketing operations, with strong executive communications and team leadership experience
• Proven track record of building and scaling project management functions or PMOs within B2B technology or SaaS organizations; demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, make decisions with incomplete information, and drive projects to completion across competing priorities; Deep expertise in Marketing programs management, resource planning, and operational rigor within a B2B marketing environment;
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect execution to revenue and growth outcomes
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational change management skills
• Advanced experience with project management and work management platforms; familiarity with AI-powered project and work management tools, and a track record of adopting new technologies to improve operational efficiency

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the marketing project management operating model - including workflows, prioritization frameworks, standards, and the supporting technology roadmap
• Act as a strategic partner to the marketing leadership team to align on priorities, trade-offs, and execution plans
• Define and track the service levels and success metrics for execution (e.g., on-time delivery, cycle time, delivery volume, resource utilization)
• Maintain a clear view of active marketing initiatives - campaigns, launches, and programs - and lead prioritization and resource alignment
• Directly lead select high-priority initiatives that span multiple marketing teams and require centralized coordination
• Facilitate the annual marketing planning process, partnering with teams to plan activities, headcount, and program budget
• Lead and develop a team of project management experts; drive AI adoption in operations

Skills

Leadership

Marketing operations

Project management

B2B SaaS

Executive communication

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Master's degree or MBA is a plus

Tools

Project management platforms

AI-powered project management tools

Job description

Medidata Solutions in New York City is seeking a Director of Marketing Operations - Project Management & Planning to define the strategic vision, operating model, and execution framework for marketing work across the organization. You will oversee a team of project management experts, partner with senior marketing leaders to ensure alignment, prioritization, and measurable impact at scale.

A strong PMO background in B2B SaaS and executive communication are required.