Marketing Planning and Strategy Manager/Senior Manager

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We are seeking a Manager or Senior Manager who excels in critical thinking, operational optimization, and data-driven decision-making to support the Marketing Planning & Strategy team. This role is key to operationalizing and driving end-to-end processes related to workforce planning, location strategy, and position management across the marketing organization.

The ideal candidate is skilled at managing large and complex datasets, collaborating across teams, and adapting quickly to evolving systems and tools. They will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between strategic business needs and real-time execution by streamlining manual processes into scalable, automated workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Headcount Management:
• Guide and manage headcount against the hiring plans for a +2,000 person organization
• Track hiring progress and ensure quarterly budget targets are met
• Hold functional teams accountable to hiring plans and KPIs through structured reporting and governance
• Headcount Reporting and Analytics:
• Build dashboards and automation using Tableau to streamline reporting
• Lead the quarterly audit of headcount data for accuracy in the system of record; Ensure consistency in workforce data across teams
• Implement standard processes to maintain workforce and headcount data in a scalable way
• Workforce Location Strategy:
• Ensure day-to-day position requests aligns with long-range goals and actively track progress against workforce targets
• Work with the Employee Success teams to ensure marketing is aligned with future location strategy goals
• Governance and Enablement:
• Define and update processes for headcount governance and workforce planning
• Provide training, enablement, and documentation for business stakeholders as needed
• Business Partnering:
• Work closely with business partners within marketing and across the wider organization to guide decision-making; effectively collaborate and communicate across matrix organizations

Required Skills and Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in Finance, Analytics, Business Operations, or a related field
• Highly proficient in Excel and Google Sheets; experience managing scalable databases preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage and interpret large data sets
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive in identifying and solving problems
• Motivated, proactive self-starter able to work independently
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work and collaborate with worldwide teams
• Experience with tools like Tableau, Slack, Workday is a plus

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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