Global Director, MarTech & Data Operations

Cengage Group; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Director of Marketing Technology & Data Operations to align technology with business priorities and accelerate growth. You will define the MarTech and data strategy, govern platforms, and lead a global team, collaborating across Marketing, IT, RevOps, and Analytics.

You will drive vendor management, platform rationalization, AI innovation, and measurement. This role demands strategic vision, strong leadership, and a proven record of delivering scalable data solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Marketing Technology and Data Operations in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record building governance, strategy, and operating models for MarTech and data ecosystems.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with AI-enabled marketing solutions and experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the marketing technology strategy and roadmap aligned to priorities.
• Lead governance for martech and data platforms, architecture, and data quality.
• Build and lead a global marketing technology and data team.
• Drive vendor management, contracts, renewals, and cost optimization.
• Champion AI, experimentation, and data-enabled decision making across marketing.

Skills

Marketing Technology

Data Operations

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

AI Strategy

Budgeting & Forecasting

Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CRM

Marketing Automation

Analytics Platforms

Data Platforms

AI Technologies

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Director of Marketing Technology & Data Operations to align technology with business priorities and accelerate growth. You will define the MarTech and data strategy, govern platforms, and lead a global team, collaborating across Marketing, IT, RevOps, and Analytics.

You will drive vendor management, platform rationalization, AI innovation, and measurement. This role demands strategic vision, strong leadership, and a proven record of delivering scalable data solutions.