Director, CMO Strategy & Planning

Director, Marketing Planning and Strategy – Salesforce

Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic, results-oriented, and experienced Director, Marketing Planning and Strategy, to serve as a critical partner and strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff to the CMO. This leadership role is central to driving the strategic execution and operational excellence of both our Strategy and Operations team and our Marketing initiatives at Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution : Partner with the Chief of Staff to the CMO to define and drive the Strategy and Operations strategy, translating vision into actionable plans and ensuring meticulous execution across all initiatives.
• Operational Excellence : Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of marketing operations processes and systems for the Strategy and Operations team, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Collaboration : Serve as a central liaison and orchestrator across Strategy and Operations as well as across other key Marketing stakeholders, ensuring alignment, facilitating decision-making, and fostering cohesive execution.
• V2MOM & Goal Governance : Own the V2MOM (strategic planning framework) process for the Strategy and Operations team, driving creation, tracking, and governance to ensure alignment with overarching business objectives.
• Executive Communications & Presentations : Oversee the preparation of high-impact materials for key internal and external engagements, including executive briefings, Marketing Business Reviews, all-hands meetings, and strategic presentations, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative for the Strategy and Operations team.
• Project & Program Management : Directly manage and / or oversee critical strategic projects and programs within the Strategy and Operations team, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes.
• Budget Management & Resource Optimization : Manage the Strategy and Operations budget, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring efficient spend across initiatives.
• Team Enablement & Resources : Ensure the Strategy and Operations team has access to the necessary tools, training, and resources to operate effectively and achieve their goals.

Experience / Skills Required

Preferred Qualifications

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. Innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we’re looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Compensation

Base pay range : $177,600.00 / yr - $281,100.00 / yr

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