[Hiring] Chief of Staff, Marketing @International Data Group

Role Description

IDC is seeking a highly strategic, execution-focused Chief of Staff to support the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This critical role will partner closely with the CMO to drive alignment across Marketing and its go-to-market partners, move key initiatives forward, and enable operational excellence within the marketing organization.

The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of strategic thinking, marketing and commercial acumen, program management discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and operational rigor. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor, program owner, and operator, helping translate the CMO's vision into actionable plans and driving consistent execution across Brand, Event & Field Marketing, Pipeline Generation, Product Marketing, and Marketing Operations.

They are also AI-fluent and automation-first: comfortable running Claude and other AI tools to build reporting, analysis, and executive-ready materials, so recurring reports are automated rather than assembled by hand and the team's time goes to insight, decisions, and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Marketing Strategy, Marketing Operations, Program/Project Management, or Business Operations. Previous experience in a chief of staff or similar role is a plus.
• Strong understanding of marketing and go-to-market models (Demand Generation, Product Marketing, Brand, Marketing Operations, and Sales alignment).
• Demonstrated experience working with executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong program and project management skills, including planning, risk management, and status reporting, with a focus on interdepartmental communication and marketing performance reporting (pipeline contribution, budget, and ROI).
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines.
• Strong ability to navigate through ambiguity and ability to constantly shift priorities to the most important task at hand, while seeing the big picture.
• Operates with a high level of discretion, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
• Must work independently and be personally motivated.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change.
• Strong communication skills — both written and verbal — with the poise to engage senior leaders.

Requirements

• Serve as a thought partner to the CMO; help prioritize focus areas and support decision-making.
• Support strategic planning and quarterly/annual business reviews across the marketing organization, managing the planning calendar, inputs, and deliverables.
• Prepare executive-level materials (board decks, investor updates, CMO talk tracks, marketing performance and budget analysis).
• Run cross-functional programs and projects across Marketing and its go-to-market partners, from scoping and planning through delivery and post-launch review.
• Manage the CMO’s operating rhythm — agendas, leadership meetings, cadences, and communications.
• Maintain a portfolio view of strategic initiatives — timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and owners — and follow through on CMO action items.
• Support marketing budget tracking and agency and vendor management.
• Partner with Marketing leadership, Sales leadership, RevOps, and Finance to align and track shared goals (e.g., pipeline contribution, campaign performance).
• Identify and resolve cross-functional roadblocks and dependency risks that hinder marketing performance, escalating to the CMO as needed.
• Lead special projects and transformations (e.g., go-to-market changes, martech and system implementations) using clear program plans, status reporting, and success metrics.
• Act as a communication bridge between the CMO and internal/external stakeholders.
• Craft compelling messaging for internal communications and organizational change initiatives.
• Handle sensitive or high-impact matters with discretion and diplomacy.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date).
• 12 company-paid holidays.
• 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date).
• 1 volunteer day.
• 401(k) company match (IDC matches 3% on the first 6% of employee contributions).
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid parental leave.

Company Description

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.