Public Sector Growth Marketing Lead

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Growth Marketing Manager for the US and Canada Public Sector to lead marketing strategy and program execution.

You will bridge Public Sector sales leadership with global marketing teams to build brand awareness, drive net-new pipeline, and accelerate revenue growth through direct and partner channels. The role requires extensive B2B demand generation experience, familiarity with government procurement, and the ability to align cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Have proven experience building and executing B2B demand generation campaigns within the technology industry.
• Have familiarity with government procurement cycles, public sector purchasing dynamics, and key government initiatives.
• Have experience supporting both direct sales organizations and channel partner networks.
• Have a track record of driving alignment across matrixed sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
• Have a data-informed mindset with experience using marketing data and CRM tools to measure business impact.

Responsibilities

• Aligning with sales leadership to develop and execute marketing strategies across target public sector audiences.
• Designing and executing multi-channel demand generation programs that generate qualified leads and sales pipeline.
• Collaborating with direct sales teams and channel partners to develop and execute joint marketing programs.
• Connecting regional sales needs with global marketing and product teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Partnering with sales teams to improve lead conversion, funnel velocity, and pipeline performance.
• Monitoring pipeline metrics, campaign performance, and ROI to optimize marketing investments.
• Managing marketing budgets and allocating resources toward high-impact programs and initiatives.

Skills

Strategic marketing leadership

B2B marketing

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Growth Marketing Manager for the US and Canada Public Sector to lead marketing strategy and program execution.

You will bridge Public Sector sales leadership with global marketing teams to build brand awareness, drive net-new pipeline, and accelerate revenue growth through direct and partner channels. The role requires extensive B2B demand generation experience, familiarity with government procurement, and the ability to align cross-functional teams.