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Confluent • Austin, Texas
Confluent is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Austin to lead critical cross-functional marketing initiatives. You'll own the outcomes of large-scale programs and ensure alignment with business goals. This role requires strong strategic and leadership skills.
You have extensive experience in program management, particularly within marketing, and have successfully led complex initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration. You thrive in environments where you can navigate ambiguity and drive strategic outcomes. Your ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams ensures that everyone is aligned and working towards common goals. You are a seasoned builder who can implement new frameworks with minimal supervision, demonstrating leadership and initiative in all your endeavors.
You possess a strong understanding of marketing strategies and how they align with broader business objectives. You are adept at managing critical dependencies and connections across various teams, including Creative, Campaigns, Demand Generation, Product Marketing, and Web teams. Your experience allows you to identify potential conflicts and negotiate trade-offs effectively, ensuring that projects move forward smoothly.
You are a proactive problem solver who enjoys asking hard questions and providing honest feedback. You believe in the power of collaboration and make space for everyone to contribute their ideas. Your leadership style fosters an inclusive environment where team members feel empowered to lead and grow.
Experience in data streaming or technology marketing would be a plus, as would familiarity with agile methodologies. You are comfortable using project management tools and have a knack for data-driven decision-making, which helps you measure the impact of marketing initiatives.
In this role, you will own the core activities and outcomes for highly complex marketing programs. You will help define the program strategy alongside leadership, ensuring that it aligns with broader business goals. Your responsibilities will include orchestrating cross-functional initiatives, managing timelines, and ensuring that all teams are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
You will proactively identify and manage critical dependencies and connections across various teams, demonstrating leadership to align conflicting ideas and drive consensus. Your role will require you to facilitate communication between teams, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
You will also be responsible for measuring the success of marketing initiatives, using data to inform decisions and optimize future campaigns. Your ability to analyze performance metrics will help guide the direction of marketing strategies and ensure that they are effective in achieving business objectives.
At Confluent, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming how data moves and what the world can do with it. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued, and you have the opportunity to make a significant impact. You will work alongside smart, curious individuals who are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We believe in the potential of our team members and are committed to supporting your growth and development within the company. Join us in our mission to create a data streaming platform that empowers organizations to react faster and build smarter.
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