Marketing Planning & Ops Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee assistance program

Charitable matching program

Job summary

Ascend Learning, LLC in Leawood, KS or Burlington, MA is seeking a Marketing Planning & Operations Manager who will act as the operational backbone of the marketing organization, leading strategic planning, governance, and execution across teams to translate priorities into coordinated delivery.

This hybrid role offers remote options for the right candidate, up to 10% travel, and a data-driven environment to optimize workflows and scale operating models.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with proven track record in project management, managing multiple timelines and delivering results in a complex organization
• 3+ years’ experience managing large budgets
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented mindset with focus on quality and accuracy in deliverables
• Knowledge of marketing principles and strategies

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and optimize GTM workflows and operating processes for efficiency and scalability
• Own and evolve project management tools and calendars to support execution and transparency
• Champion continuous improvement through performance analysis and retrospectives
• Analyze program and campaign performance processes to inform planning
• Lead the development of integrated operating frameworks across planning cycles
• Partner with team leaders to develop dashboards and calendars to manage projects
• Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions and operating ceremonies
• Determine dependencies, ceremonies, and resources for workflows
• Support onboarding, training, and change management for new processes
• Serve as operational partner to marketing, creative, media, and product teams
• Provide structure and guidance to senior leaders and prioritize resources
• Review workload quarterly and balance for continuous optimization
• Conduct regular status meetings to provide updates and address challenges

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Project management tools

Job description

Ascend Learning, LLC in Leawood, KS or Burlington, MA is seeking a Marketing Planning & Operations Manager who will act as the operational backbone of the marketing organization, leading strategic planning, governance, and execution across teams to translate priorities into coordinated delivery.

This hybrid role offers remote options for the right candidate, up to 10% travel, and a data-driven environment to optimize workflows and scale operating models.