Marketing Operations Leader: Strategy, Launch & Governance

Jack in the Box; California; On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jack in the Box is seeking a senior strategic partner to the CMO who will lead and streamline marketing operations, establishing governance, operating rhythms, resources, budgets, agency model, workflows, and launch disciplines needed to drive focus, discipline, speed, and accountable execution.

As part of Marketing Leadership, you translate priorities into programs, manage calendars and budgets, and ensure cross-functional readiness for successful systemwide launches across paid, owned, earned,

Qualifications

• 12+ years in marketing operations, business operations, or related fields.
• Experience in large organizations and launch governance.
• Willingness to travel 20–25%.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Translate Marketing priorities into organizational workstreams, milestones, owners, and operating plans.
• Design a calendar of programs, launches, promotions, brand moments, and customer programs across channels.
• Establish and manage the operating cadence for the Marketing organization.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across Marketing functions to reduce silos and gaps.
• Prepare for CMO reviews with clear decision-ready information.
• Lead the development and management of the annual integrated Marketing calendar with cross-functional partners.
• Own the integrated portfolio of Marketing initiatives and evaluate new items.
• Oversee Marketing budget operations, forecasting, and financial planning in partnership with Finance.
• Lead agency and partner operations, negotiations, and governance.
• Lead Launch Excellence and cross-functional readiness for priority programs.

Skills

Marketing operations

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Budget & financial governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Jack in the Box is seeking a senior strategic partner to the CMO who will lead and streamline marketing operations, establishing governance, operating rhythms, resources, budgets, agency model, workflows, and launch disciplines needed to drive focus, discipline, speed, and accountable execution.

As part of Marketing Leadership, you translate priorities into programs, manage calendars and budgets, and ensure cross-functional readiness for successful systemwide launches across paid, owned, earned,