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Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Marketing Automation Platform Owner (Marketo) to join the Marketing Operations organization as a Senior Manager, Marketing Operations.   As the successful candidate, you will lead a team of four technology and operational experts and be responsible for the optimization and advancement of our Marketo platform and related technologies.  In this pivotal role, you’ll optimize systems, streamline processes and help drive the scalability of our marketing tech stack. You'll serve as a key liaison across Marketing, Sales, IT and Operations, owning the roadmap, configuration and performance of Marketo to power demand generation, lead management, customer engagement and lifecycle marketing. In addition to Marketing Automation platform technology expertise, this role requires a strong understanding of campaign/revenue operations as well as a mindset/approach that continually drives enhancement of the platform's usability, scalability and impact.  You think critically and creatively, have a keen sense of detail and amazing ability to collaborate within and across teams to continually evolve capabilities in support of innovation and business needs.    You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and responsibilities shift with the business and enjoy collaborating with and across teams to achieve results.  Splunk is a fast-growing company with a passion for building the best technology and having fun along the way. What you’ll get to do. As the Marketo Product Owner on the Marketing Operations Team, you will have the opportunity to drive a wide range of projects. + Manage/mentor a team of four marketing automation technology and operations experts. + Own Splunk’s Marketo product roadmap, aligning with business needs, priorities and marketing strategy. + Oversee integrations between Marketo, Openprise, Salesforce and other MarTech tools to streamline data flows and performance. + Ensure platform compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). + Develop training, documentation and best practices for Marketo/Openprise users. + Define/monitor platform KPIs and success metrics.  + Continuously optimize workflows relative to both campaign performance and lead scoring. + Collaborate with and across Marketing and Sales operations to ensure optimized solutions and efficient operations. + Gather and manage stakeholder requirements, translating them into user stories, and maintaining a clear, prioritized backlog.  Ensure efficient operations within and across the team. Qualifications + 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Marketo Product Owner or Administrator  + Experience integrating Marketo with CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and other MarTech tools + Understanding of and experience with Openprise + Proven track record supporting multiple lines of business in a B2B marketing environment + Solid understanding of modern B2B marketing practices:  lead management, nurturing, demand waterfalls, marketing technology, and governance + Confident working cross-functionally and offering consultative support to Marketing, Sales and Partner teams + Strong communication and problem solving skills with an ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members and business stakeholders. + Analytical thinker known for leading data driven decisions + Familiarity with Agile methodologies + Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail  + Proven record managing and mentoring a marketing technology operations team Preferred Skills: + Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and email development best practices a plus. + Experience with marketing attribution models and analytics platforms a plus. + Deep experience with on and offline event platforms a plus. Education:  BA/BS in Marketing, Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Splunk and are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.