Marketing Strategy and Operations Manager

NTT Global Data Centers is a leading provider of data center solutions, seeking a Marketing Strategy and Operations Manager to drive strategic marketing initiatives and operational excellence. This role involves managing the marketing budget, developing executive presentations, and ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering internal visibility and engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor and right hand to the SVP, ensuring priorities are aligned and executed across the marketing organization
• Own the marketing budget process, including strategic planning, forecasting, and performance tracking to optimize ROI
• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations and narratives for leadership reviews, board updates, and strategic forums
• Create and implement internal marketing visibility programs to highlight team impact and foster engagement across GDC
• Partner with finance and procurement on vendor negotiations and contract management to maximize value
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership based on data-driven analysis of marketing performance
• Lead and structure internal leadership meetings, driving clarity on objectives, decisions, and follow-through
• Coordinate across all marketing disciplines (content, digital, events, product marketing) to align resources and timelines with strategic goals
• Act as the primary liaison between GDC marketing and broader NTT DATA marketing teams, ensuring seamless collaboration on global initiatives
• Prepare executive briefing materials, talking points, and strategic communications for internal and external engagements
• Monitor progress on high-priority projects, identify risks, and proactively escalate or resolve issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field required
• 7-10 years in marketing roles (industry experience in data centers not required)
• Proven expertise in marketing operations, including budgeting, reporting, and process optimization
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with ability to craft compelling narratives for senior audiences
• Expert in PowerPoint slide development and design
• Strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and project management capabilities
• Ability to influence and collaborate across global, matrixed teams and senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in marketing technology platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Eloqua, Salesforce, dashboards)
• High level of business acumen and ability to connect marketing initiatives to organizational objectives
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment such as Bluetooth headsets and iPads
• Work primarily during U.S. business hours, with flexibility to accommodate other time zones as needed
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is a bonus but not mandatory