Derflan is seeking a Marketing Strategy & Business Operations Manager to support a high-impact consulting engagement within a global cloud technology organization. This role serves as a strategic business partner to senior marketing leadership, driving organizational strategy, operational planning, executive business rhythms, investment planning, resource management, and data-driven decision support across a global marketing organization.
This is a highly visible role operating as an extension of the leadership team. You'll help shape business priorities by translating complex business data into actionable insights, driving annual planning, optimizing organizational investments, and partnering across Marketing, AWS Sales,
Finance, and global business organizations. The ideal candidate combines strong business operations experience with executive presence, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence decisions across highly matrixed teams.
Role Description: Marketing Strategy & Business Operations Manager
Employer: Derflan
Client: Confidential (Global Cloud Technology Organization)
Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 9-Month Consulting Engagement
Annual Base Salary: Approximately $181,000 + Full Benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic business partner to senior marketing leadership, operating as an extension of the leadership team.
- Lead organizational planning across budgeting, resource allocation, headcount forecasting, and investment planning.
- Drive executive Rhythm of Business (ROB), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), leadership reviews, annual planning, and strategic business cadences.
- Analyze, extract, and synthesize complex business data to develop executive-level recommendations and actionable business insights.
- Develop executive dashboards, business reporting, presentations, and planning materials that support strategic decision-making.
- Partner closely with Marketing, AWS Sales, Finance, and other global organizations to drive alignment across cross-functional initiatives.
- Support organizational design, business planning, prioritization, and operational strategy initiatives.
- Evaluate business investments, organizational capacity, and operational effectiveness to support leadership decisions.
- Track strategic initiatives, business metrics, risks, dependencies, and organizational priorities while driving execution across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Act as the operational and strategic interface between senior marketing leadership and global business partners.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 7+ years of experience in Business Operations, Marketing Operations, Strategy & Operations, Chief of Staff, Program Management, or Business Management.
- Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams within large, matrixed organizations.
- Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, resource management, and headcount planning.
- Experience leading executive business rhythms, annual planning, and organizational strategy initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into executive-level recommendations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting senior marketing organizations within large technology companies.
- Experience partnering with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Operations organizations.
- Strong business analytics, executive reporting, and strategic planning experience.
- Experience influencing executive stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience supporting organizational design, investment planning, or business transformation initiatives.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, highly ambiguous environments while managing multiple strategic priorities.
Top Skills
- Marketing Strategy & Operations
- Business Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Business Management
- Resource Management
- Budget Forecasting
- Headcount Planning
- Rhythm of Business (ROB)
- Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
- Business Insights & Analytics
- Executive Reporting
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Planning
- Operational Excellence
T
eam & Environment
- Highly collaborative Worldwide Marketing Operations organization.
- Partner directly with senior marketing leadership as an extension of their leadership team.
- Fast-paced, highly visible operational environment supporting strategic business initiatives.
- Significant cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Global Shared Services.
- Opportunity to influence business planning, organizational effectiveness, and executive decision-making.
Why Join Us
As a Derflan consultant, you'll play a key role supporting senior marketing leadership within one of the world's leading cloud technology organizations. This opportunity offers significant visibility, executive exposure, and the chance to drive operational excellence through business planning, resource management, and strategic organizational initiatives.
Benefits at Derflan
Consultants working at least 30 hours per week receive:
- Two weeks paid vacation and 10 federal holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Home office expense reimbursement
About Derflan
Derflan is a boutique consulting firm supporting some of the world's most innovative organizations. We specialize in placing exceptional professionals into impactful consulting roles that drive operational excellence, business growth, and measurable results for our clients.
