Senior Managing Director, Integrated Marketing (M4)

Save the Children US•Washington, DC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Managing Director, Integrated Marketing, you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. Working closely with the Head of Marketing you will help shape the overall go-to-market strategy to achieve our private fundraising and advocacy goals. You will lead a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to driving consistent, impactful brand experiences that promote action. This role will set the strategic direction for marketing, ensure alignment to organizational goals, integrate across functions with a focus on Mass Marketing Fundraising and Cause Brand Marketing, and drive accountability for results - ensuring that Save the Children’s brand promise is consistently expressed across channels in a way that drives reach, resonance and revenue.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 13 years of relevant experience in Marketing, Brand Strategy or Integrated Campaign
Team player with strong relationship building qualities
Demonstrated results-driven professional with proven success leading efforts in brand marketing
Proven ability to train, develop, motivate, manage and nurture talent
Independent problem-solver and decision-maker
Organizational skills with proven attention to detail, and demonstrated success in working with and meeting multiple and competing deadlines and priorities
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally

Nice To Haves

International experience a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as primary deputy to the Head of Marketing, contributing to the design and execution of the Division’s overall go-to-market strategy in support of private fundraising growth.
Sit on the Marketing & Growth extended leadership team, actively shaping divisional priorities and aligning cross-functional strategies to deliver integrated, audience-first brand experiences.
Accountable for the strategic vision, integration, and results of: Integrated Brand Activations - leading enterprise-level, insight-driven, cross-channel brand activation planning designed to build demand against organizational priorities.
Cause Brand Marketing – responsible for cause marketing partnership strategy, co-marketing initiatives with Corporate Partnerships, and ensuring brand consistency across partner activations.
Content Strategy & Governance – developing cohesive, insight-driven content frameworks that ensure relevance, consistency, and audience alignment.
Partner closely with the Creative Director as a strategic collaborator to ensure activations and brand expression are brought to life through compelling, insight-led creative.
Partner closely with Fundraising Acquisition and Retention teams to ensure brand-led activations align with targetable audience strategies and donor segment objectives.
Responsible (through Team Leaders) for execution of campaigns, content production, and creative delivery, ensuring high standards and on-time, on-budget outcomes.
Ensure strategies are grounded in audience insights, brand research, and performance data; work with the Research & Insights team to shape the agenda and apply findings.
Champion marketing innovation by identifying emerging channels, technologies, creative formats, and engagement models to reach and inspire target audiences in new ways.
Serve as a consultant and key decision maker on the Global Brand steering committee - collaborating with global colleagues to activate the brand and content at scale in the U.S. and internationally.
Train, develop, coach, lead, and supervise staff direct reports and their teams, clearly communicating organization, division and department priorities, and how their work contributes to our mission and supports Save the Children values.
Develop and manage operating procedures across Integrated Activations, Cause Brand Marketing & Content Strategy & Governance, and Creative, ensuring strategies and outputs are mutually reinforcing and aligned to enterprise objectives.
Represent the Marketing function in senior-level internal and external forums, including leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and partner engagements.
Embrace and promote a mindset of continuous improvement, building both integrated marketing plans and effective ways of working across teams and divisions within the organization.
Oversee budgets for brand, cause marketing, content, and creative, including leveraging pro bono resources.
Set and track KPIs for awareness, engagement, and revenue impact; ensure cross-team accountability for results.
Monitor performance of campaigns, content, and creative to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Identify and scale best practices for integration, efficiency, and impact.

Benefits

Flexible schedules
generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
hybrid working opportunities
Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days)
mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships