About this role
The Databricks Marketing organization builds a unified platform supporting the company's mission to be the leading enterprise Data + AI company, relying on tools such as Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. The Chief of Staff to the CMO provides business leadership and establishes operational rigor, driving strategic initiatives across a 250-person marketing team while managing critical business operations within the CMO office. Responsibilities include AI transformation investment stewardship, annual strategic planning, cross-functional process improvements, marketing performance and ROI management, and executive communications.
Candidates will act as a strategic advisor to the marketing leadership team and extend the reach of the CMO by translating company strategy into annual plans and OKRs. Successful individuals possess deep marketing experience within high-growth software environments, strong analytical capabilities, and proven project management skills to accelerate decision-making velocity and drive organizational efficiency.
What you will do
- Translate Databricks company strategy into marketing annual plans, OKRs, and strategic initiatives.
- Drive marketing alignment and execution by managing priority initiatives across a 250-person marketing team.
- Identify and lead cross-functional process improvements that deliver on efficiency and profitability goals, including AI transformation.
- Accelerate decision-making velocity by owning critical CMO forums and running high-impact agendas.
- Increase planning and analytic rigor to improve marketing ROI and efficiency year-on-year in partnership with Analytics and Finance.
- Drive marketing-wide alignment by managing CMO communications, executive presentations, All-Staff meetings, and quarterly business reviews.
What you need
- Bring over ten years of marketing experience, ideally including recent director-level experience.
- Possess B2B experience working at a dynamic, high-growth software company.
- Demonstrate proficiency in artificial intelligence, including experience transforming marketing functions with AI.
- Show strong proficiency in analytics and data-driven decision-making.
- Have significant experience leading strategic and annual planning alongside project management and OKR leadership.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior leadership and C-level executives.
Nice to have
- Experience with an analytic consulting firm
- Experience as a Chief of Staff
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this role?
The pay range for Zone 1 is $221,900 to $305,150 USD. Actual compensation is based on factors such as job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications, and specific work location.
Where is the position located?
The job is located in San Francisco, California. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco with over 30 offices globally.
What team will this person work with?
This role sits within the Databricks Marketing organization, reporting directly to the CMO and acting as a member of the leadership team. The person will support a 250-person marketing team and collaborate with Analytics and Finance.