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Head of MarCom Technology

Guardian Life · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
HybridInformation Technology$179k–$294k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Head of MarComm Technology leads the strategy, delivery, and ongoing operation of technology capabilities that support Marketing and Communications. This role is accountable for a portfolio of platforms and teams spanning marketing automation, content and channel technology, data and analytics enablement, and emerging AI-driven capabilities. This leader partners closely with Marketing, Communications, Digital, Data, Architecture, and Engineering teams to translate business priorities into a clear technology roadmap, drive execution across a complex delivery landscape, and improve the effectiveness, reliability, and scalability of MarComm platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the MarComm technology portfolio, including platform strategy, delivery execution, and operational performance across marketing and communications capabilities
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications leaders to define and deliver a prioritized, outcome-driven technology roadmap
  • Oversee intake, prioritization, and backlog management to balance strategic initiatives, operational needs, and capacity constraints
  • Drive execution across multiple platforms and teams, ensuring delivery is sequenced, transparent, and aligned to business priorities
  • Simplify and modernize the technology landscape by reducing fragmentation, improving integration patterns, and strengthening platform usability
  • Lead and develop teams across delivery platforms, content and channel technologies, and data/analytics enablement
  • Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for architecture, security, privacy, compliance, and resiliency
  • Manage platform investments, vendor relationships, and spend to optimize value and support long-term sustainability
  • Partner with Architecture, Data, and Engineering teams to enable scalable data foundations, personalization capabilities, and workflow automation
  • Advance adoption of AI-enabled capabilities within MarComm workflows in alignment with enterprise governance and standards
  • Build strong stakeholder alignment across business and technology leaders; proactively manage dependencies and resolve trade-offs
  • Develop a high-performing team with clear accountability, strong engagement, and continuous development

Qualifications

  • A strong track record of leading business-facing technology organizations and delivering measurable outcomes
  • Deep understanding of marketing and digital technology ecosystems, including platforms, workflows, and customer engagement capabilities
  • Ability to translate business priorities into clear technology strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans
  • Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple teams and systems
  • Strong execution discipline, with the ability to prioritize, sequence work, and deliver in a fast-paced environment
  • Financial and operational acumen, including managing platform investments, vendors, and trade-offs
  • Experience simplifying technology landscapes and improving integration, scalability, and usability
  • Ability to apply data, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities to drive practical business value
  • Strong stakeholder leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leaders
  • A collaborative leadership style that builds trust, develops talent, and drives accountability

Salary

$178,690.00 - $293,560.00

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