Marketing Program Manager

SPIRIT ELECTRONICS•Phoenix, AZ

14d

About The Position

The Marketing Program Manager is an execution-focused professional who owns marketing operations, project coordination, and process discipline. This role combines systematic planning and relentless follow-through with technical literacy that enables clear communication across engineering and sales teams. The successful candidate will ensure marketing initiatives run smoothly through structured coordination, proactive relationship management, and meticulous documentation. This position reports to the Senior Director of Marketing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, project management, or communications
5+ years of professional experience in marketing operations, project management, partner/channel marketing, or B2B marketing coordination
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines simultaneously without dropping deliverables
Strong follow-through and accountability with track record of enforcing processes and meeting deadlines
Comfortable booking meetings and proactively driving decisions
Self-directed worker who thrives with autonomy and minimal oversight
Excellent organizational skills with systematic approach to project coordination and documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to create clear recaps and updates

Nice To Haves

Experience in B2B marketing operations, preferably in aerospace, defense, electronics distribution, or manufacturing industries
Experience managing budgets, tracking expenses, and coordinating external vendor relationships
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or equivalent project management credentials
Experience with trade show management, event logistics, and conference coordination
Familiarity with CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, and project management tools
Experience with marketing budget management, ROI tracking, and vendor contract negotiation
Track record of process documentation, workflow optimization, and efficiency improvements
Described by colleagues as "organized," "persistent," "the person who makes things happen," or "gets things done"

Responsibilities

Manage complete marketing project portfolio including campaigns, content initiatives, and tradeshow calendar with ownership of timeline, budget, dependencies, and stakeholder coordination
Manage trade show and event logistics from planning through post-event analysis and follow-up
Maintain marketing calendar, ensure cross-functional coordination, and proactively identify scheduling conflicts
Establish, document, and continuously improve marketing workflows, processes, and project management standards that enable efficient execution and institutional knowledge transfer
Coordinate with internal teams, engineering/sales/operations, to align marketing initiatives with business priorities, technical requirements, and customer needs
Track all active projects with clear status reporting, metrics, and proactive communication of risks and blockers
Support technical content development by translating technical capabilities and customer requirements into accurate marketing materials
Maintain organized documentation, project records, and team knowledge systems that enable continuity and efficiency
Train and coordinate with team members on marketing processes, tools, and best practices
Schedule and facilitate meetings that drive decisions and forward momentum; use email for recaps, not decision-making
Coordinate co-marketing opportunities, joint marketing initiatives, and supplier-sponsored programs
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement efficiency optimizations
Document, maintain, and enforce marketing workflows and standard operating procedures
Coordinate supplier participation in trade shows, events, and promotional campaigns