Director, Marketing Ops — AI-Driven Growth Leader (Hybrid)

Sas; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance Program

Generous time away and holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

SAS in Cary, North Carolina, seeks a Director of Marketing Operations to partner with the CMO and Marketing Leadership Team. You will harmonize strategy, people and execution across Marketing, ensuring high‑value priorities receive focus, resources and follow‑through.

You will tighten Marketing’s operating rhythm, lead cross‑functional initiatives, design concise briefings, and develop the Marketing Operations team while driving AI‑enabled process improvements and measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15+ years related experience, including 9 years of leadership driving strategic initiatives and 5 years of people management.
• Solid understanding of the enterprise B2B software value chain from design to market.
• Experience coaching teams to achieve challenging deliverables while maintaining morale.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional business or marketing operations in a global organization.
• Strong strategic judgment, problem‑solving and executive communication skills.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to CMO and Marketing Leadership Team, translating priorities into clear outcomes, milestones and measures of success.
• Lead high‑priority cross‑functional initiatives across Marketing, Sales, Finance, HR, Procurement, IT and Legal.
• Own and improve Marketing’s operating rhythm including leadership meetings, planning cycles, and quarterly reviews.
• Prepare concise, decision‑ready briefings and communications translating information into insights and recommendations.
• Lead and develop the Marketing Operations team with clear priorities, roles and measures of success.
• Advance Marketing transformation by redesigning processes and championing AI and automation to improve effectiveness, speed and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Influencing

Executive Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PMP / PgMP

Job description

SAS in Cary, North Carolina, seeks a Director of Marketing Operations to partner with the CMO and Marketing Leadership Team. You will harmonize strategy, people and execution across Marketing, ensuring high‑value priorities receive focus, resources and follow‑through.

You will tighten Marketing’s operating rhythm, lead cross‑functional initiatives, design concise briefings, and develop the Marketing Operations team while driving AI‑enabled process improvements and measurable business outcomes.