Senior Marketing Manager

Karman Space & Defense• US,

14d•$130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Karman Space & Defense is a provider of critical next-generation system solutions for U.S. Department of War and allied mission priorities and access to space. The company delivers Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs. The Senior Marketing Manager leads the marketing team in support of business development and company growth objectives. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this role translates business priorities into marketing strategies, leads execution of customer-facing initiatives, and collaborates across functions to strengthen customer engagement, support growth opportunities, and advance organizational goals. The position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws. Travel of up to 40% is required for events, trade shows, site visits, and customer-facing engagements.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or brand management.
Ability to develop and execute marketing plans, manage budgets, and measure performance against business-aligned key performance indicators (KPIs).
Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience supporting business development initiatives, trade shows, customer-facing campaigns, and marketing collateral development.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and marketing production tools.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-level and customer-facing materials.
Success managing external agencies, creative deliverables, and multiple concurrent priorities.
Ability to travel up to 40% for events, trade shows, site visits, and customer-facing engagements.
U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic marketing initiatives that support business development priorities and company growth objectives.
Oversee day-to-day marketing operations, prioritize incoming requests, assign work, and manage team performance and development.
Develop and manage the annual marketing plan and budget, including forecasting for events, marketing materials, sponsorships, memberships, merchandise, and external agency support.
Coordinate cross-functional marketing efforts and align stakeholders to deliver initiatives on schedule and in support of business objectives.
Partner with Corporate Communications, Business Development, and the Integration Management Office (IMO) to maintain consistent brand standards and messaging across marketing materials and integration activities.
Support marketing deliverables for Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, and other functions, including presentations, showroom materials, and approved collateral.
Plan and execute trade shows and symposiums, including event logistics, booth management, collateral development, attendee coordination, and lead capture activities.
Develop and produce marketing assets, including brochures, presentations, videos, photography, website content, and other customer-facing materials.
Execute targeted marketing campaigns aligned with defined customer, market, and business priorities.
Maintain company marketing templates, overviews, and organized file systems to ensure consistency, accessibility, and efficient collaboration.