Chief of Staff to the CMO

Databricks
San Francisco, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have recent Director-level marketing experience in B2B software and a background in AI transformation.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with recent Director-level marketing experience in B2B software and AI transformation expertise
    — “10+ years of marketing experience, ideally including recent experience at Director level”
  • Individuals who have led strategic planning and annual planning processes
    — “Significant experience leading strategic and annual planning”
  • Professionals with strong cross-functional project management and process optimization experience
    — “Identify and lead cross-functional process improvements that deliver on company-wide efficiency and profitability goals”

Things to consider

  • This role is based in San Francisco and may require local presence for executive communication and collaboration
    — “directly reporting to the CMO”
  • Candidates must be eligible to access export-controlled technology if required for the role
    — “If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in translating company strategy into marketing plans and OKRs
    — “Translate Databricks' company strategy into Marketing annual plans, OKRs, and strategic initiatives”
  • Showcase leadership in aligning large teams with company-wide priorities
    — “Drive marketing alignment and execution by driving company priority and marketing priority initiatives across a 250-person Marketing team”
  • Demonstrate skills in managing executive forums and delivering high-impact agendas
    — “Accelerate decision-making velocity by owning critical CMO forums (e.g., Marketing leadership, Marketing strategy), running high-impact agendas”
  • Emphasize experience in improving marketing ROI and efficiency through data-driven decisions
    — “Increase planning and analytic rigor; improve Marketing ROI and efficiency year-on-year”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • translate company strategy into marketing plans
  • drive marketing alignment and execution
  • lead cross-functional process improvements
  • accelerate decision-making velocity
  • increase planning and analytic rigor
Typical background
10+ years of marketing experienceB2B experience at a high-growth software companyproficiency in AI and data-driven decision-making

Skills & requirements

Required

Marketing ExperienceStrategic PlanningProject ManagementOKR LeadershipOrganizational Structure ImprovementProcess Optimization

Preferred

AI TransformationAnalytic Consulting

Stack & domain

AI TransformationInvestment StewardshipAnnual Strategic PlanningCross-functional InitiativesExecutive PresentationsMarketing Performance (roi) ManagementOrganizational StrategyInternal Marketing CommunicationLeadershipCommunicationProject ManagementOKR LeadershipDecision-makingStrategic PlanningProcess OptimizationMarketingFinanceHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Databricks

MKTQ427R52

Location: San Francisco, CA

We're looking for a Chief of Staff to the CMO to provide business leadership and establish operational rigor for the Databricks Marketing organization and support our mission to be the leading enterprise Data + AI company. You will develop an understanding of strategic and operational challenges faced by teams and define appropriate solutions to address such challenges. As a member of the leadership team, directly reporting to the CMO, you will extend the reach of the CMO by acting as a strategic advisor to the Marketing leadership team and managing all the critical business operations of the CMO office, including:

AI transformation

investment stewardship

annual strategic planning 

company priority initiatives

marketing priorities

cross-functional initiatives

executive presentations

marketing performance (ROI) management

organizational strategy

internal marketing communication

The impact you will have:

Translate Databricks' company strategy into Marketing annual plans, OKRs, and strategic initiatives

Drive marketing alignment and execution by driving company priority and marketing priority initiatives across a 250-person Marketing team

Identify and lead cross-functional process improvements that deliver on company-wide efficiency and profitability goals, most notably our AI transformation

Accelerate decision-making velocity by owning critical CMO forums (e.g., Marketing leadership, Marketing strategy), running high-impact agendas and follow-through on all action items 

Increase planning and analytic rigor; improve Marketing ROI and efficiency year-on-year in line with the company’s rapid growth goals, and in partnership with Analytics and Finance

Drive marketing-wide and cross-functional alignment by driving CMO communications and exec presentations, including driving All-Staff meetings and quarterly business reviews 

What we look for:

10+ years of marketing experience, ideally including recent experience at Director level

B2B experience working at a dynamic, high-growth software company

Proficiency in AI and ideally experience transforming marketing functions with AI

Proficiency in analytics and data-driven decision-making

Significant experience leading strategic and annual planning

Significant project management and OKR leadership skills, with experience in achieving quantifiable results

Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills with Senior Leadership and C-Level

Experience in organizational structure improvement and process optimization

Experience with an Analytic Consulting firm is preferred

Experience as a Chief of Staff nice to have, not essential 

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range$221,900—$305,150 USDAbout Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Source: Databricks careers

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