Manager, Marketing Strategy & Planning - Studio & Communications

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to drive annual and quarterly planning processes, including budget and headcount planning, and strategic project prioritization
• Partner with senior leaders to define key priorities, resource needs and project timelines, and establish and track performance against success metrics
• Drive operational rigor and process improvements, including proactive communication with stakeholders, staff call agendas, team offsite agendas, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
• Serve as a key liaison between The Studio and marketing teams to ensure alignment and communication, and work with external agency partners as needed
• Assist with developing frameworks to analyze Brand performance and creative impact, proactively identifying opportunities and using data-driven insights to prioritize initiatives
• Partner with Finance and Field Marketing to manage budgets, including forecasting, fund utilization, and reporting to ensure team stays within budget
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely contract execution and streamline communication and workflow between departments
• Coordinate complex, cross-functional, global initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope and budget, and providing proactive updates
• Work with the Marketing Analytics team to ensure data accuracy in reporting and define business requirements for dashboards and innovations

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in Marketing Strategy & Planning, Creative & Studio, Marketing Analytics, or similar roles at a B2B SaaS company
• 4+ years of experience managing marketing budgets and resource allocation
• Strong understanding of key drivers of business and marketing strategy
• Strong analytical skills, including performance data analysis, trend identification, and impact measurement
• Proven experience supporting execution within a high-growth, global company
• Exceptional structured thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• BS/BA or equivalent educational qualification

Nice to Have

• Experience working with external agencies and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of global marketing operations and strategic planning

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent degree

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range ($117,000 - $197,000 USD depending on location and experience)
• Equity, bonus, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan, flexible spending account, paid leave including PTO and parental leave
• Access to amazing benefits, social impact initiatives, talent development, and community fostering at Okta