Temporary Senior Marketing Operations Director

Make your mark on the future of work and join Catalyst, a mission-driven organization advancing gender equity in workplaces around the world.

 

About us

Since the 1960s, Catalyst has been at the forefront of making workplaces inclusive for all. We empower organizations to create systemic change through cutting-edge research, global communities, and actionable solutions.

As workplaces evolve, we continue to meet the moment, helping companies navigate challenges and seize opportunities for progress.  

Who we are

Catalyst is a global organization with headquarters in New York and cohorts in Canada and Europe. Our agile workforce thrives on collaboration and delivers meaningful results from all over the world.

Our mission inspires us every day: to make workplaces work for women. Because when workplaces work for women, they work for everyone. Guided by our core values — Respect, Collaboration, Accountability, and Impact — we create a culture where innovation thrives and meaningful change happens.  

Who we work with

Catalyst works with organizations around the world to create more inclusive, equitable workplaces. Our Supporter network spans 42 industries across 14 countries, representing 24 million employees worldwide.

 

Our benefits

Our evolving benefits are designed to meet your needs at every stage of your live, ensuring you and your family are supported.

• Flexible work hours, hybrid NYC office, half-day Fridays
• Take time to recharge with a company-wide winter break in December.
• Benefit from generous paid time off—including your birthday!
• Access comprehensive benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to supplemental insurance and backup childcare.
• Grow your skills with formal and informal learning opportunities, plus tuition reimbursement.
• Secure your financial future with a retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and pre-tax commuter benefits.

 

TITLE: Temporary Senior Marketing Operations Director      

DEPARTMENT: Marketing      

REPORTS TO: Chief Marketing and Experience Officer        

SALARY RANGE: $ 94,400-118,000 USD (Placement within this range is dependent upon experience and location) 

LOCATION: Remote or Hybrid, NYC

POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND DURATION: This role is defined as a full-time, temporary position with a six-month duration, subject to review and evaluation at the end of the term.

  

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Catalyst is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Marketing Operations Director to lead cross-functional initiatives, including product releases and marketing campaigns. The Sr Marketing Operations Director will work closely with teams across research, marketing, communications, product, and sales to ensure the successful execution of high-impact initiatives that advance Catalyst’s mission.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across departments (e.g., research, marketing, communications, product, and sales) to drive project success. Serving as a point of contact for teams.
• Campaign & Product Launches: Oversee project management for product releases, marketing campaigns, and other major initiatives, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, communication, and overall project execution.
• Risk Management: Anticipate potential project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor project KPIs, analyze progress, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Tool & Resource Management: Utilize project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com) to track progress and maintain seamless execution. Coordinate with 3rd parties including vendors and partners for flawless execution of projects.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• 7+ years of experience in project management
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively across departments and leadership levels.
• Experience with product launches, marketing campaigns, or strategic initiatives is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Passion for Catalyst’s mission and a commitment to advancing workplace equity.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Catalyst expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, marital and family status, current unemployment status, physical and mental abilities, age, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Improper interference with the ability of Catalyst’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to these protected categories. No potential candidates or employees will receive different treatment as relates to employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, advancement, termination, layoff, rehire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Catalyst is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact jobs@catalyst.org

Catalyst is an organization increasingly representative of the varied races and ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, and abilities that comprise our world. Catalyst focuses on attracting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent because it makes us more effective, high-performing, creative, and resilient. If you are passionate about our mission, highly skilled in your field, and looking for a place where you can bring all of yourself to work, we want you. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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