Marketing Strategy & Operations Consultant (Associate Manager)

Marketing Strategy & Operations Consultant (Associate Manager)San Francisco, CAHybrid - 3 days onsite 12-Month Contract 7-10 years Our client is seeking a Marketing Strategy & Operations Consultant (Associate Manager) to drive operational excellence and strategic execution across marketing and creative initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to own complex, multi-workstream programs, design scalable operating models, and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment. Responsibilities & Qualifications Translate leadership priorities into integrated operating plans, timelines, and success metrics; own execution from planning through delivery Design, implement, and evolve scalable operating models, workflows, and processes that support growing business complexity Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, templates, and documentation to ensure operational clarity and stakeholder alignment Lead adoption and responsible implementation of AI across strategy and operations; identify and drive high-impact AI use cases Own performance tracking and reporting across initiatives, including OKRs, KPIs, and program health metrics Lead cross-functional collaboration across marketing, creative, analytics, and delivery teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment Serve as senior operational partner on complex client initiatives, providing guidance to Associate Managers and supporting business development through scoping and proposal work Coach and mentor team members while maintaining accountability for program quality and stakeholder satisfaction Requirements 7–10 years of experience in marketing operations, program management, or strategy consulting roles Demonstrated expertise in strategy development, process improvement, and operating model design Proven proficiency with AI tools and frameworks; experience implementing AI solutions in business operations Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience collaborating across marketing, creative, analytics, and technical teams Experience building dashboards, frameworks, and reporting mechanisms; fluency with OKRs and KPIs and performance tracking Excellent project scoping, planning, and stakeholder management capabilities with strong written and verbal communication skills Client delivery and account management experience, with ability to manage complex initiatives and ensure operational clarity Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that drive operational efficiency and business impact