Marketing Operations Manager

Underdog

17d•$112,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

At Underdog, we make sports more fun. Our thesis is simple: build the best products and we’ll build the biggest company in the space, because there’s so much more to be built for sports fans. We’re just over five years in, and we’re one of the fastest-growing sports companies ever, most recently valued at $1.3B. And it’s still the early days. We’ve built and scaled multiple games and products across fantasy sports, sports betting, and prediction markets, all united in one seamless, simple, easy to use, intuitive and fun app. Underdog isn’t for everyone. One of our core values is give a sht. The people who win here are the ones who care, push, and perform. If that’s you, come join us. Winning as an Underdog is more fun. About the role We are seeking a Marketing Operations Manager to build and scale the operational foundation of our marketing organization. This role is responsible for creating the systems, processes, and operating rhythms that enable marketing teams to execute quickly, stay aligned, and measure performance across every major campaign and launch. Working closely with Integrated Marketing, Growth, Brand, Creative, Product Marketing, and other cross-functional partners, you'll own the day-to-day operational infrastructure that powers our marketing organization. You'll build scalable processes, drive accountability across teams, improve planning and execution, and ensure campaigns launch successfully from strategy through measurement.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Marketing Operations, Program Management, Integrated Marketing, Campaign Operations, or a similar role
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives with multiple stakeholders
Exceptional project management, organization, and prioritization skills
Experience building scalable operational processes and documentation in high-growth environments
Comfortable developing reporting frameworks, tracking KPIs, and supporting budget management
Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive alignment and accountability across teams
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly
Passionate about building systems that help teams move faster and execute at a high level

Responsibilities

Own the operational framework that powers marketing planning, execution, and campaign delivery
Build and maintain project plans, timelines, documentation, and operational playbooks across marketing initiatives
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and manage campaign handoffs across Marketing, Product, Creative, Analytics, and other partner teams
Drive accountability by ensuring deliverables stay on schedule and proactively removing blockers
Develop scalable operational processes for integrated campaigns, launches, tentpole moments, and ongoing marketing programs
Create repeatable systems for launch readiness, campaign tracking, reporting, and team planning
Build measurement frameworks and operational dashboards to track campaign health, milestones, budgets, and business outcomes
Partner with marketing leadership to support prioritization, resource planning, and budget management across the marketing organization
Identify operational risks early and implement solutions to keep initiatives on track
Document processes and continuously improve how the marketing organization operates as the company scales