ServiceNow

Chief of Staff, Head of Marketing Strategy & Operations

ServiceNow$263K — $448K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years leading marketing operations, strategy, or transformation in global organizations
  • Proven ability to scale complex systems with clarity and speed
  • Deep experience in planning, budgeting, and performance management
  • Track record of leading transformation initiatives and driving accountability
  • Experience managing senior teams across operations, planning, and emerging capabilities like AI
  • Strong communication and influencing skills to lead effectively
  • Calm, steady leadership style that promotes focus

Responsibilities

  • Run the business of marketing by owning the operating model and performance systems
  • Lead the Office of the CMO to keep the marketing leadership team aligned
  • Drive focus and accountability by translating company goals into marketing priorities
  • Accelerate transformation through process-building and governance
  • Oversee the Marketing AI Center of Excellence to further AI adoption
  • Partner with Sales, Finance, IT to enhance enterprise engagement
  • Lead major initiatives by managing key program priorities from start to finish
  • Direct M&A integration for marketing to ensure seamless transitions

Benefits

  • Health plans including flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Equity options when applicable
  • Variable/incentive compensation
  • Flexible time away plan
  • Family leave programs
  • Matching donations programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Marketing at ServiceNow is evolving - from a function run purely on campaigns and creative to one run like a business, with the discipline, systems, and strategic partnership of a true Chief of Staff function. The Chief of Staff, Head of Marketing Strategy & Operations leads that evolution.

This role sits at the intersection of two disciplines: the classic Chief of Staff mandate - extending the CMO's reach, running the Office of the CMO, and ensuring the leadership team operates in lockstep - and the operational rigor of a Marketing Strategy & Operations leader who owns the planning rhythm, performance systems, and business infrastructure that connect strategy to execution.

You'll lead the business of marketing: bringing structure where there's complexity, focus where there's noise, and follow-through where it matters most. You'll partner with the CMO and the leadership team to connect strategy to execution, run the operating model, and deliver results that move the business forward. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CMO, built for someone who thrives on clarity, scale, and performance - and who can operate equally as a trusted strategic advisor and a hands-on operator.

What You'll Do:
  • Run the business of marketing. Own the operating model, planning rhythm, and performance systems that connect strategy to execution - and execution to results.
  • Lead the Office of the CMO. Build and run the strategic hub that keeps the marketing leadership team aligned, focused, and moving in sync with the business.
  • Drive focus and accountability. Turn company goals into clear marketing priorities, budgets, and metrics tied directly to pipeline and revenue. Simplify operations, so the organization moves faster and delivers more.
  • Accelerate transformation. Build the frameworks, processes, and governance that make marketing sharper, more agile, and more accountable. Lead change management and skill-building across the function.
  • Oversea the Marketing AI Center of Excellence. Drive AI adoption, governance, and innovation across strategy, content, and execution - at scale.
  • Partner across Sales, Finance, and IT to define how ServiceNow engages and measures enterprise buying groups - and operationalize it.
  • Oversee major initiatives end to end. Lead program management for key priorities - setting ownership, maintaining momentum, and ensuring measurable outcomes.
  • Lead M&A integration for Marketing. Prepare and execute seamless integrations across teams and customer touchpoints.
  • Connect the functions. Align brand, product, growth, and field teams so effort and investment match impact. Work across Finance, Sales, Product, and HR to simplify collaboration and keep operations clean.
  • Represent Marketing across the enterprise. Be the voice of marketing in company forums - from Workforce Planning to AI Value Steering - ensuring alignment on priorities, resources, and business impact.
  • Lead at scale. Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing organization that runs marketing like a world-class business.


Qualifications

What You Bring:
  • 15+ years leading marketing operations, strategy, or transformation in global, matrixed organizations.
  • A proven operator - someone who scales complex systems with clarity, speed, and discipline.
  • Deep experience in planning, budgeting, performance management, and marketing ROI.
  • A track record of leading transformation - simplifying the complex, modernizing processes, and driving accountability.
  • Experience leading senior teams across operations, planning, and emerging capabilities like AI.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead confidently in any room.
  • A calm, steady leadership style that brings focus and forward motion.

What Success Looks Like:
  • Marketing runs with precision, discipline, and intent.
  • The Office of the CMO is the center of clarity and alignment.
  • Strategy, programs, and buying group execution are fully connected to business outcomes.
  • The CMO and leadership team operate at full altitude because the engine runs right.
  • The organization moves faster, works smarter, and delivers results that show up in the business.

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $263,900 - $448,600, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow provides cloud-based solutions that define, structure, manage, and automate services for enterprise operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and other countries. The company offers service management solutions, including incident, problem, change, request, and cost management as well as service catalogs; and IT, HR, facilities, and field service management solutions. It also provides IT operations management solutions covering service mapping, delivery, and assurance solutions; business management solutions such as financial management, project portfolio suite, vendor performance management, and performance analytics as well as governance, risk, and compliance; and application development services.

ServiceNow Careers

Join the dynamic team at ServiceNow, a global leader in digital workflow solutions, where innovation and leadership converge to shape the future of work. At ServiceNow, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career journey with ServiceNow and contribute to the world’s leading enterprises' digital transformation. Our team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies that improve how people work. With ServiceNow, you will use your skills to impact businesses and industries profoundly, driving efficiency and innovation.

Join Our Market-Leading Team

ServiceNow is not just another technology company. We are a team that thrives on diversity and leadership, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes growth and development. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that every team member can achieve their potential.

Innovative Work

ServiceNow is home to more than 10,000 dedicated professionals who lead the charge in digital workflows and enterprise solutions. As part of our team, you will engage in projects that merge technology with practical applications, creating revolutionary products that advance how services are delivered and managed.

Career Development

At ServiceNow, your career trajectory is filled with boundless opportunities. We support your growth with robust training programs, leadership development courses, and access to global challenges. Whether you are looking for an internship, full-time position, or leadership role, ServiceNow equips you with the tools to excel.

Be Part of a Great Team

Working at ServiceNow means being part of a community that values teamwork and innovation. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and sharing ideas, making our workplace vibrant and dynamic. The benefits of joining ServiceNow extend beyond comprehensive health and wellness; they include fostering professional connections and friendships that last a lifetime.

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Learn more about ServiceNow
Size
16,881 employees
Market Cap
$76.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$118.5 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+33.5%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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