Marketing Operations Director

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Alignment:
  Lead the annual and quarterly marketing planning process to ensure that leaders are aligned on timing and inputs across strategies, budgets, and priorities.
• Executive Coordination:
  Serve as a trusted partner to the CMO, driving clarity and accountability across the marketing leadership team on deadlines and deliverables for marketing and key executive meetings, marketing town hall and monthly business reviews.
• Operational Excellence:
  Design and continuously improve the marketing operating model, ensuring seamless connection between strategy, creative, and execution across global teams.
• AI and Process Innovation:
  Identify and integrate AI-driven tools and automation that increase marketing velocity, accuracy, and creative excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Build strong partnerships across marketing, finance, product, data, and communications to streamline operations and accelerate decision‑making.
• Culture and Connection:
  Strengthen collaboration and engagement across a remote‑first marketing organization, fostering a culture of alignment, accountability, and belonging.

• 10 or more years of experience in marketing operations, marketing strategy, or program management within high‑growth, global organizations.
• Adept at connecting vision to execution and creating order out of complexity.
• Skilled at partnering directly with executives and cross‑functional teams to drive alignment, communication, and results.
• Experienced in leading planning and operating processes that enable creativity while maintaining operational discipline.
• Strong working knowledge and curiosity of AI and automation applications that enhance efficiency and quality across marketing work streams.
• Excellent communicator with sound judgment, leadership presence, and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Analytical, resourceful, and detail‑oriented with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Passionate about people, culture, and creating an environment where teams feel connected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, global consumer, technology, or media organizations.
• Proven success leading large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Deep understanding of marketing planning, creative operations, and performance measurement.
• Passion for storytelling, heritage, and human connection—the essence of Ancestry's mission.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Comprehensive benefits