[Remote] Chief of Staff, Marketing

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IDC is seeking a Chief of Staff to support its Chief Marketing Officer and drive alignment, strategic initiatives, and operational excellence across Marketing and go-to-market partners. The role oversees planning, cross-functional programs, executive communications, and marketing performance reporting, using AI and automation to improve execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought partner to the CMO; help prioritize focus areas and support decision-making
• Support strategic planning and quarterly/annual business reviews across the marketing organization, managing the planning calendar, inputs, and deliverables
• Prepare executive-level materials (board decks, investor updates, CMO talk tracks, marketing performance and budget analysis
• Run cross-functional programs and projects across Marketing and its go-to-market partners, from scoping and planning through delivery and post-launch review
• Manage the CMO’s operating rhythm — agendas, leadership meetings, cadences, and communications
• Maintain a portfolio view of strategic initiatives — timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and owners — and follow through on CMO action items
• Support marketing budget tracking and agency and vendor management
• Partner with Marketing leadership, Sales leadership, RevOps, and Finance to align and track shared goals (e.g., pipeline contribution, campaign performance)
• Identify and resolve cross-functional roadblocks and dependency risks that hinder marketing performance, escalating to the CMO as needed
• Lead special projects and transformations (e.g., go-to-market changes, martech and system implementations) using clear program plans, status reporting, and success metrics
• Act as a communication bridge between the CMO and internal/external stakeholders
• Craft compelling messaging for internal communications and organizational change initiatives
• Handle sensitive or high-impact matters with discretion and diplomacy

Skills

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Marketing Strategy, Marketing Operations, Program/Project Management, or Business Operations
• Strong understanding of marketing and go-to-market models (Demand Generation, Product Marketing, Brand, Marketing Operations, and Sales alignment)
• Demonstrated experience working with executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Strong program and project management skills, including planning, risk management, and status reporting, with a focus on interdepartmental communication and marketing performance reporting (pipeline contribution, budget, and ROI)
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines
• Strong ability to navigate through ambiguity and ability to constantly shift priorities to the most important task at hand, while seeing the big picture
• Operates with a high level of discretion, integrity, and emotional intelligence
• Must work independently and be personally motivated
• Strategic thinker with a track record of identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change
• Strong communication skills — both written and verbal — with the poise to engage senior leaders
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Previous experience in a chief of staff or similar role is a plus

Benefits

• 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date)
• 12 company-paid holidays
• 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
• 1 volunteer day
• 401(k) company match (IDC matches 3% on the first 6% of employee contributions)
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid parental leave

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