Lifecycle Marketing Manager
Job Locations
US-AZ-Phoenix
ID
2025-9013
Type
REG - Regular Employee
Overview
The Lifecycle Marketing Manager is responsible for designing, executing, and optimizing customer journeys that drive engagement, conversion, and retention across the prospective student lifecycle. This role oversees automated marketing programs, multi-channel nurture strategies, and segmentation to ensure timely, personalized communication at every stage of the funnel. Reporting to the Senior Director, Product & Field Marketing , this position plays a key role in aligning cross-functional marketing, admissions, and student success teams around high-impact strategies that increase inquiries, show rates, and starts.
What We Offer :
Tuition Waiver : Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
- Paid Time Off : Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
- Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
- Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
- Competitive Insurance : Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
- Pet Insurance : Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
- Health Plan Enrollment : Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic planning and execution of lifecycle marketing campaigns, including email, SMS, in-app messaging, and push notificationsDevelop segmentation strategies and automated communication flows for different stages of the student journey (inquiry, application, enrollment, active student, and alumni)Partner with Marketing, Admissions, and Student Services to understand key journey touchpoints, identify gaps, and improve conversion through targeted messagingCollaborate with content, creative, and data teams to ensure messaging is consistent, compelling, and tailored by segmentDefine, build, and maintain scalable nurture tracks using a marketing automation platform (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Marketo, HubSpot)Implement robust A / B testing programs across lifecycle touchpoints to drive continuous improvement and identify optimal message cadence and contentAnalyze engagement metrics and funnel performance to identify trends, gaps, and optimization opportunitiesReport on campaign performance against KPIs and recommend enhancements to improve conversion and retentionOwn audience strategy and support cross-channel marketing campaigns with refined segmentation and targetingMaintain compliance with all legal and regulatory communication requirements (e.g., CAN-SPAM, TCPA, FERPA)Stay current on lifecycle marketing trends and technologies and apply best practices to optimize program performanceOther duties as assignedQualifications
Education / Experience :
Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (required)Minimum five (5) years of experience in digital or lifecycle marketing, with a focus on automated campaigns and funnel optimization (required)Experience working with CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Pardot, or similar) (required)Background in education, tech, or a service-based industry (preferred)Demonstrated success in data-driven decision-making and marketing ROI analysis (required)Skills :
Expertise in customer journey mapping and full-funnel marketing strategiesProficiency in marketing automation and CRM toolsStrong analytical skills and experience with interpreting campaign dataExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects with competing deadlinesExperience with A / B testing frameworks and personalization toolsKnowledge of compliance in digital communications (CAN-SPAM, GDPR, etc.)Collaborative mindset with ability to influence cross-functional teamsDetail-oriented, self-motivated, and driven by performance metricsFamiliarity with HTML / CSS for email formattingAbilities :
Able and willing to :Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasksSafely ambulate and / or maneuver when on-site at Company locationsDemonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibilityAbility to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneouslyAbility to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the positionAbility to foster long-term relationships with stakeholdersWork Environment :
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.This position is designated as Hybrid (combination of on campus and remote); Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.No travel required