Chief of Staff, LSS Marketing

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At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

This role can be based in our San Francisco or New York City office.

We are seeking a highly strategic and operationally sound Chief of Staff for our Sales Solutions Marketing team within LinkedIn’s Marketing organization. This individual will act as a thought partner and drive the day-to-day execution of key priorities, serving as a trusted advisor to the Vice President of Marketing, Sales Solutions, and their leadership team. This role will be instrumental in advancing the strategic priorities and narrative of the organization, while ensuring operational excellence through effective processes and a robust rhythm of business. 

The individual should have a strong operational mindset, ability to understand and connect with people and teams, experience in marketing or working within marketing organisations, exceptional communications skills, an AI-first mindset that drives how they work & achieve impact. The candidate should also be able to handle highly sensitive, confidential, and non-routine information, have attention to detail, be open minded to challenge the status quo, and be able to balance quality with getting things done. 

The Chief of Staff is a key member of the LSS Marketing leadership team, participating in strategy discussions, leading key initiatives, driving team operations, measuring and communicating results. They will also be a part of the Marketing & Strategy, Chief of Staff community to help connect strategy, operations, and relationships across the global organization. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to make an impact working alongside a team shaping the future of marketing and technology, working for a company that does well by doing good. 

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Execution: 

• Partner with the VP of LSS Marketing to drive the strategic agenda and narrative for the organization.
• Develop and implement practical action plans that drive significant impact. 
• Participate in strategy discussions, lead key initiatives, and facilitate business planning and execution. 
• Understand and align business operations with broader organizational goals. 

Operational Excellence: 

• Ensure operational excellence by establishing and maintaining efficient processes. 
• Drive a structured approach to operations, ensuring precision and efficiency. 
• Handle highly sensitive, confidential, and non-routine information with discretion. 

Team & Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Establish an internal and external narrative that outlines Marketing’s impact on LinkedIn Sales Solutions’ growth
• Keep the team engaged and focused, ensuring alignment and support from cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Inspire excellence from yourself and business partners in a rapidly changing organization. 

Communication & Collaboration: 

• Act as a key member of the Sales Solutions Marketing leadership team, facilitating communication and collaboration. 
• Communicate results effectively, both within the team and to broader stakeholders. 
• Be an expert communicator to drive engagement and alignment across the team. 

Innovation & Technology: 

• Leverage a passion for technology to appreciate and understand the team’s work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and best-in-class marketing. 
• Foster an environment where art meets science, promoting innovative solutions that drive growth and efficiency. 

Budgetary and Financial Proficiency: 

• Plan and manage the budget for the LSS Marketing team, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. 
• Monitor budget variance and make informed recommendations on resource and headcount allocation and reallocation. 
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making and drive cost-effective solutions. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in operations, strategy, management, program management, or marketing/communication roles with core responsibilities of building relationships and leading complex strategic and operational initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems thinker with a proven, AI-first mindset 
• Experience building repeatable, scalable models that can flex to business needs
• Ability to move and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to create effective relationships, influence, and collaborate at all organizational levels and with various cross-functional partners
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving, strategic, and analytical skills
• Experience working in, or closely with, a large-scale marketing team
• Exceptional program management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritize work in a rapidly evolving environment

Suggested Skills: 

• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thought Partnership 

LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $142,000 to $230,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.

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