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Risepoint is hiring a Senior Manager, Marketing Ops & Strategy. The role involves collaborating with functional teams to leverage data and analytics for optimizing university partners' performance and growth. The Senior Manager will guide a team of analysts, engage in strategic planning, and provide insights to drive business performance improvements.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include strategic data-driven analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and leadership.
Requires proficiency in Excel, SQL, and preferred skills in Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI.
The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in professional services or a cross-functional leadership role.
Master’s degree in data analytics, business intelligence, or data science is preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills are essential.
Offers 18 days of PTO, 12 holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
Retirement plan with company match, and parental leave benefits included.
Additional benefits include wellness programs, alternative medicine options, and pet discounts.
Provides continuous professional development and tuition reimbursement.

Senior Manager, Marketing Ops & Strategy Full Description

Senior Manager, Marketing Ops & Strategy

US - Remote

Full time

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

The Sr. Manager plays an integral role in the Partner Strategy & Analytics team. In close partnership with the Product Marketing and other functional teams, the Sr. Manager is responsible for leveraging data and analytics to deeply understand our university partners and build strategies to support their performance and growth. The Sr. Manager will gain exposure to all aspects of strategy work, including functional and commercial strategies in our product, marketing, revenue, and enrollment services functions. Working on a cross-functional project basis to provide thought leadership across the organization, you will be required to understand highly complex data, develop frameworks for identifying performance challenges, develop hypotheses, and deliver value-added strategic recommendations to drive growth for our university partners. The successful Sr. Manager will excel in bringing structure and objectives to tackle unstructured problems. This is a people-manager role with several analysts reporting to the Sr. Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Data-driven Analysis: You’ll be expected to handle highly detailed partner performance data analytics and facilitate internal stakeholder conversations to build data-driven strategies that drive long-term growth
Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior management to define data analytics strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives, driving innovation and continuous improvement
Collaboration and Partnership: You are expected to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and become a thought partner to them in deeply understanding the performance of our university partners and building strategies to drive growth
Performance Measurement: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of data analytics initiatives, leveraging insights to drive business performance improvements
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate findings and insights to diverse stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and team members, through compelling presentations and reports
Business Understanding: Form a deep understanding of AP’s processes, systems/tools, personnel, strategic direction, and broader market ecosystem
Leadership: Mentor and develop high-caliber strategy & operations analyst team, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of partner projects

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with proven record of achievement and quantitative proficiency
5+ years experience in a professional services organization (consulting, private equity, investment banking) and/or cross-functional leadership role (corporate finance / decision support, corporate strategy, business operations, or corporate transformation)
Fluency in data (strong in Excel, SQL) and its communication (e.g. high-quality slide)
Master’s degree or equivalent experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data science area is preferred
Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as Python and R, as well as data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is a plus
Experience in leading teams and people development is preferred

What You’ll Need for Success:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to conceive and execute quantitative analysis and deliver data-driven insights
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborative problem-solving mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, driving change through influence

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical – four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Original Job Description

Senior Manager, Marketing Ops & Strategy

US - Remote

Full time

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Data-driven Analysis: You’ll be expected to handle highly detailed partner performance data analytics and facilitate internal stakeholder conversations to build data-driven strategies that drive long-term growth
Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior management to define data analytics strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives, driving innovation and continuous improvement
Collaboration and Partnership: You are expected to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and become a thought partner to them in deeply understanding the performance of our university partners and building strategies to drive growth
Performance Measurement: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of data analytics initiatives, leveraging insights to drive business performance improvements
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate findings and insights to diverse stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and team members, through compelling presentations and reports
Business Understanding: Form a deep understanding of AP’s processes, systems/tools, personnel, strategic direction, and broader market ecosystem
Leadership: Mentor and develop high-caliber strategy & operations analyst team, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of partner projects

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with proven record of achievement and quantitative proficiency
5+ years experience in a professional services organization (consulting, private equity, investment banking) and/or cross-functional leadership role (corporate finance / decision support, corporate strategy, business operations, or corporate transformation)
Fluency in data (strong in Excel, SQL) and its communication (e.g. high-quality slide)
Master’s degree or equivalent experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data science area is preferred
Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as Python and R, as well as data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is a plus
Experience in leading teams and people development is preferred

What You’ll Need for Success:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to conceive and execute quantitative analysis and deliver data-driven insights
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborative problem-solving mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, driving change through influence

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical – four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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