VP Strategic Marketing

WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack built for the AI era. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the standard for AI infrastructure with a cloud and AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that make GPUs, AI, and other performance-intensive workloads run faster, work more efficiently, and consume less energy.

WEKA is a pre-IPO, growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory. We’ve raised $375M in capital with dozens of world-class venture capital and strategic investors. We help the world’s most innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 of the Fortune 50, reach discoveries, insights, and outcomes faster and more sustainably.

We’re passionate about helping our customers overcome complex data challenges to accelerate their innovation and help grow their businesses. If you share our passion, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey

What’s Cool About This Job

In this role, you’ll work directly with WEKA's CMO, shaping and executing high-impact strategies in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You’ll be at the heart of WEKA’s marketing evolution, breaking down silos, streamlining operations, and driving key initiatives across the company. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and bring creative solutions to complex challenges—all within a high-growth company redefining what's possible in AI.

Bring Your Expertise – and Your Passion
The VP, Strategic Marketing will partner closely with the CMO to drive high-priority marketing initiatives to accelerate WEKA’s growth. This role is ideal for a strategic, execution-oriented leader with experience in fast-paced, data-driven environments who thrives on tackling complex challenges. You’ll leverage your skills in project management, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution and measurable outcomes on key marketing initiatives. You’ll oversee our pipeline driven teams from SDRs, Americas and EMEA Field & ABX marketing team and Marketing Operations & Analytics.

Responsibilities include: 

• Strategic Planning and Initiative Execution - Work alongside the CMO to define, prioritize, and execute strategic marketing initiatives that drive key organizational goals. This includes setting clear objectives, establishing timelines, and ensuring resources are effectively allocated​.
• Cross-Functional Alignment and Process Optimization - Act as the central coordination point across marketing and other departments, improving communication and ensuring that all teams stay focused on shared outcomes. Develop streamlined processes to enhance operational agility without adding unnecessary complexity.
• Project Management and Performance Tracking - Oversee the execution of high-impact projects from inception to completion, setting milestones and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Regularly report on progress, highlighting successes and proactively addressing obstacles.
• Communication and Problem-Solving - Act as a liaison, facilitating information flow between the CMO and internal teams. Proactively address bottlenecks and resolve issues impacting project timelines or deliverables, providing clear, data-driven recommendations when needed​.
• Support for Culture and Change Management - Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and performance within the marketing team. Support change initiatives that drive continuous improvement adapting to evolving business needs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Data-Driven Analytics & Insights - Work alongside the CMO to define, prioritize, and drive predictive marketing analytics and insights across the org. This includes setting clear objectives, establishing the right KPIs, and ensuring a standard scorecard for marketing’s performance.
• Marketing Operations & Governance - Drive data strategy and governance to ensure high-quality, accurate marketing data for segmentation, targeting and decision making. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry best practices in marketing data handling and system usage.
• Team Management and Pipeline - Oversee and manage the inbound and outbound SDRs to ensure alignment with pipeline targets. Manage the ABX and Field Marketing teams ensuring a targeted account approach to deliver pipeline to the business. Manage the Marketing Operations & Analytics team to deliver a data-driven strategy and governance for the marketing organization. 

Desired Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• 10-15 years in strategic project management, operations, or executive support, with a background in management consulting or high-growth environments as a plus.
• Strong ability to support long-term planning and make data-informed decisions.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from start to finish.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with proven capability to align cross-functional teams.
• Proactive in addressing challenges and adept at adjusting to evolving priorities.
• High EQ with strong relationship-building and confidentiality handling.
• Results-oriented, curious, and thrives in fast-paced settings with a focus on continuous improvement.

Concerned you don’t meet every qualification? Don’t let it stop you from applying!
WEKA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but don’t meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other positions at WEKA.

WEKA is an equal-opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.