Chief Marketing Officer

About Platform.sh

The Platform.sh Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) removes the complexities of cloud infrastructure management and optimizes development-to-production workflows, reducing the time it takes to build and deploy applications. Delivering efficiency, reliability, and security, giving development teams both control and peace of mind. Built for developers, by developers.

Adopted and loved by 16,000+ developers, 7,000 customers, and for nearly a decade Platform.sh has been providing out-of-the-box capabilities that serve as the launchpad for creative development teams’ out-of-the-box thinking.

We provide 24x7 support, managed cloud infrastructure, and automated security and compliance with an all-in-one PaaS. We give our customers complete control over their data by keeping applications secure and available around the clock.

Platformers are a remote, global workforce, and we thrive in a multicultural team. We are committed to open source and an open, welcoming environment. Our team spans the globe and the experience spectrum. What's our commonality, our cultural fabric? A curious spirit and a thirst for knowledge; an eagerness for innovative ideas and cultures. We believe we can build anything together in an environment that frees you to do your best work.

Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our growing, global organization. Your contributions, collaboration, and unique point of view are recognized and valued here.

Position Summary

As our Chief Marketing Officer, you will build a clear and inspirational marketing vision, acting as the strategic architect behind our global brand evolution in the cloud application space. Leveraging deep expertise in marketing to technical audiences, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and championing strategic growth opportunities that strengthen our market leadership. In this high-impact role you will lead the rebranding efforts, drive product positioning, and elevate our market virality through innovative, data-driven strategies that support product-led growth (PLG) motion, as well as partner and direct sales channels. 

As a key member of the executive team, you will evangelize marketing as a function, fostering cross-collaboration with product, sales, and engineering to drive our long-term objectives. This role demands a strategic marketing leader who expertly translates cloud product complexities into compelling narratives that resonate with both technical and business audiences. By building omni-channel demand generation strategies, you will drive intentional, sustainable growth that positions us as an industry leader.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the CMO will have a significant influence on shaping the company’s long-term direction, driving both strategic marketing initiatives and day-to-day performance.

What you can expect

• Develop and communicate a bold marketing vision. Lead innovative strategies that align with business goals and drive measurable impact, actively identifying growth opportunities that strengthen our value proposition. 
• Craft and execute data-driven, omni-channel strategies that create demand and generate high-quality leads across Enterprise, Partner, and Product-Led Sales (PLS/PLG). Design impactful campaigns that resonate with developer-focused audiences and drive measurable engagement, ensuring strong revenue impact and ROI.
• Apply in-depth cloud industry knowledge to create clear, compelling narratives that distinguish us within the industry.
• Foster a dynamic, high-performing team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Cultivate an inclusive culture that empowers team members to deliver creativity and results across global markets and diverse time zones.
• Partner cross-functionally as an essential member of the executive team to ensure marketing drives business success. Build trust and alignment across all teams to achieve sustainable, measurable growth.
• Own and maintain the integrity of our global brand, ensuring that each touchpoint reflects a unified and compelling brand message. Guide our brand evolution to resonate with a diverse, technical audience and differentiate us within the cloud industry.
• Leverage analytics to optimize marketing strategies, ensuring that all efforts are grounded in data and ROI-focused. Set and track KPIs for lead generation, conversion, and customer retention to drive consistent improvement and impactful results.
• Lead the company through critical inflection points - whether product shifts, market pivots, or acquisitions - with a clear communication and execution strategy that aligns stakeholders.

What you bring

• Strategic vision and execution: A proven ability to craft and lead high-impact, long-term marketing strategies that drive growth and elevate market presence. Adept at identifying growth opportunities and driving initiatives that transform into measurable business results. 
• Innovation and growth driver: Expertise in designing and executing omni-channel demand generation strategies, blending creativity with data-driven insights to consistently deliver revenue growth across PLG, Partner Sales, and Enterprise channels.
• Team empowerment and collaboration: Known for building agile, high-performing teams that thrive amid change, fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration. Creates an environment where every team member feels valued, empowered, and aligned with the evolving goals.
• Marketing expertise in technical spaces: Deep experience in developer-driven industries, excelling at translating complex cloud infrastructure solutions into compelling, market-defining narratives that engage both technical and business audiences.
• Vision and pragmatism: A forward-thinking strategist who sets a bold marketing direction while diving into the details to ensure seamless execution. Thrives in both high-level planning and hands-on delivery.
• Brand storytelling excellence: Expertise in crafting compelling product stories that resonate with a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring our brand consistently engages and drives loyalty.
• Global perspective and cultural agility: A deep understanding of diverse global markets and an ability to navigate cross-cultural dynamics internally.
• Impact: 15+ years of experience driving transformative marketing initiatives, particularly in scale-up, tech-driven environments.

Where we hire

At Platform.sh, remote work isn't just a trend - it's our way of life. The freedom of remote work with the support of a diverse, global team has been our successful model for nearly a decade! Our culture celebrates flexibility and collaboration, empowering you to excel from where you are. To enhance team synergy, we come together (at least) once a year in person, seizing the opportunity to connect, tackle challenges, and foster camaraderie. 

How we hire

We know that a great hire won’t meet every requirement that we’ve outlined. If you can see yourself elevating the team, we want to hear your story. Few of us would be here had we not taken a chance.   

You can expect 7 interviews on Google Meet to follow the order below. Should you successfully move through the entire process you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Platformers. Our goal is to ensure you can make the most informed decision on whether this role, and our culture aligns with what you’re looking for in your future working environment. 

1. 45 Minutes with Talent Acquisition 
2. 60 Mins with Chief Executive Officer 
3. 60 Mins with Chief Product Officer 
4. 60 Mins with Chief Revenue Officer
5. 60 Mins with Chief Dev Advocacy Officer + Chief People Officer
6. 60 Minutes with Chief Financial Officer + Chief Technology Officer 
7. 60 Mins with member of the Board of Investors

All roles require background checks.

What we offer:

💡 An innovative product you can believe in. We’re sustainably changing the way companies develop and manage their web applications

🏆 We’re voted as A Best Place to Work by 96% of our employees, Forbes Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs, and France Best Workplaces for Women

🗣️ Leadership that cares in a flexible, open work environment, where your voice is encouraged. We can always find ways to do better and look forward to hearing your ideas

🌎 Global team, rich with culture and diversity

🧳 Annual team gatherings

💆‍♀️ Wellness budget

🧠 Professional development budget

💻 Office equipment budget

 👫 Mentorship Program

🩺 Comprehensive health coverage (US, CA, UK, and FR employees only)

🏝 Generous PTO (geographically dependent)

👶 Inclusive parental leave (geographically dependent)

🤝 Tandem – a pool of linguists from around the world willing to help each other learn new languages.

📈 Company stock options (discretionary)

♾️ Unlimited Platform.sh accounts

You’re welcome here.

At Platform.sh, we take pride in our commitment to being an inclusive and diverse workplace. We strive to create an environment built on trust, support, and respect for all individuals. We welcome everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, education, languages spoken, or veteran status. We encourage you to be yourself, connect with like-minded individuals, and share your passions.

If you require accommodation at any stage of our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to reach out to your talent acquisition partner. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us.