Manager Marketing of Strategy & Operations

Nestlé; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé USA's Center for Demand Generation seeks a Marketing Manager, Strategy & Operations to shape enterprise marketing priorities, translate them into actionable plans, and build scalable tools across marketing, corporate affairs and cross‑functional teams.

This role partners with leadership to drive marketing transformation, Trust & Transparency initiatives, and capability development, delivering coordinated execution and measurable business impact in a large, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced training preferred.
• 5+ years in marketing, commercial strategy, business operations, or related fields.
• Experience in CPG or matrixed organizations preferred, with cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead core One Marketing and Center for Demand Generation routines, establishing priorities and operating rhythm.
• Shape agendas, engage stakeholders, and ensure decisions drive forward actions.
• Evolve routines and engagement approaches based on priorities and learnings to improve effectiveness.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

CPG/consumer brands

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY

Join Nestlé USA's Center for Demand Generation (CDG) as a Marketing Manager, Strategy & Operations. In this highly visible role, you will help shape and drive key enterprise marketing priorities, including marketing transformation, Trust & Transparency initiatives, and functional operations. Working across marketing, corporate affairs, and other cross-functional teams, you will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, aligned execution, and scalable tools and processes that strengthen marketing effectiveness and help drive growth across Nestlé's Food & Beverage portfolio.

This role is ideal for a marketer, strategist, or business operations leader who enjoys driving organizational effectiveness, leading cross-functional initiatives, and translating complex business priorities into action across a large, matrixed organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic One Marketing and CDG Operations

• Lead core One Marketing and Center for Demand Generation routines, helping establish priorities, enable decision‑making, and maintain the operating rhythm required to drive execution.
• Drive alignment on key initiatives by shaping agendas and content, engaging the right stakeholders, and ensuring decisions and actions move forward effectively.
• Continuously evolve team routines and engagement approaches based on business priorities, organizational learnings, and seasonal needs to improve effectiveness, focus, and collaboration.
• Support brand and business planning processes by translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, cross‑functional alignment, and clear next steps.

Trust & Transparency

• Lead implementation of Nestlé USA's Trust & Transparency strategy by partnering with technical and content experts to shape priorities, tailor workstreams, and enable execution through playbooks, tools, and coaching.
• Serve as a strategic and operational partner across key forums, translating priorities into coordinated action across the broader Trust & Transparency organization.
• Amplify progress, milestones, and key advancements in ways that build understanding, credibility, and trust among internal and external stakeholders.

Marketing Transformation and Capability Development

• Help shape the future of the marketing function by identifying capability needs and partnering with Learning & Development to deliver tools, training, and enablement solutions that drive adoption at scale.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical tools, resources, and content that accelerate adoption, reinforce best practices, and strengthen marketing excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced business training preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, commercial strategy, business operations, management consulting, or related fields, with a demonstrated ability to translate strategic priorities into cross‑functional plans and execution.
• Experience in CPG or other complex, matrixed organizations strongly preferred, particularly in roles requiring cross‑functional influence, structured planning, and operational excellence.

Experience / Skills

• Proven ability to influence across levels and functions, building alignment and momentum in complex, matrixed environments without direct authority.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to connect business insights and organizational priorities to practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to change, and deliver results in fast‑paced environments.
• High degree of ownership and self‑direction, with the ability to operate independently and move work forward with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to tailor messages, facilitate alignment, and build credibility with senior leaders and cross‑functional partners.
• Strong prioritization and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, bring structure to complex work and consistently deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Salary: $127,000.00 to $170,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.