Chief of Staff & Head of Strategic Initiatives (CMO Office)

Company

Dataiku is a high-growth private software company with greater than $300 million in annual revenue and operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Dataiku is The Universal AI Platform™, giving organizations control over their AI talent, processes, and technologies to unleash the creation of analytics, models, and agents. Providing no-, low-, and full-code capabilities, Dataiku meets teams where they are today, allowing them to begin building with AI using their existing skills and knowledge. As we prepare the company for our next phase of growth and maturity, we're focused on building a world-class finance organization to support our global operations and long-term success.

Position Overview

As Chief of Staff & Head of Strategic Initiatives (CMO Office), you will lead the Marketing Chief of Staff organization, the strategic and operational command center that aligns priorities, programs, people, and processes to maximize pipeline and ARR impact. You will partner closely with the CMO and Marketing Leadership Team to translate vision into execution, ensuring operational excellence, cross-functional alignment, and measurable business outcomes. This role requires a blend of strategic acumen, operational rigor, and strong leadership presence to drive the effectiveness, agility, and performance of the global Marketing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Management

Operates as the Marketing PMO, leading planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional initiatives such as global campaigns, launches, and GTM transformations.

Ensure programs are executed on time, within scope and budget, with clear success metrics tied to pipeline and ARR outcomes.

Partner with senior stakeholders across Product, Sales, and Customer Success to enable unified GTM execution.

Management by Objectives (MBO) Framework Ownership & Operationalization

Own and operationalize the Marketing MBO framework, translating strategy into measurable objectives, key results, and execution plans.

Lead quarterly and annual alignment reviews to track progress, ensure accountability, and maintain performance transparency across teams.

Planning, Budgeting & Resource Governance

Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles, aligning headcount, budgets, and investments with strategic priorities and revenue goals.

Partner with Finance and People teams to manage resource planning, forecast performance, and optimize marketing ROI.

Cross-Functional Alignment

Serve as the central coordination point between Marketing, Product, Sales, and Customer Success, ensuring unified execution of go-to-market strategies.

Facilitate leadership meetings, offsites, and operating rhythms to maintain visibility, collaboration, and decision velocity.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

Establish operating dashboards, performance reviews, and retrospectives to monitor progress, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement.

Institutionalize best practices in planning, governance, and execution to improve marketing agility and impact.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead a small, high-performing team responsible for program management, planning, and business operations.

Develop talent and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence across the Marketing organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.

12+ years of experience in marketing operations, strategy, or program management roles, including leadership of cross-functional teams.

Proven track record driving operational excellence and strategic alignment within large, matrixed organizations.

Exceptional organizational, planning, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable strategies.

Strong executive communication and influence skills; able to operate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Deep understanding of marketing performance management, financial planning, and GTM execution.

Data-driven mindset with demonstrated ability to drive measurable business results.

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments requiring high judgment and adaptability.

Strategic operator and trusted advisor to the CMO and leadership team.

Bias for action with a continuous improvement mindset.

Highly collaborative and empathetic leader who builds trust and alignment across diverse teams.

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