Lead, Marketing Planner (Marketing Operations)

ph3Purpose of Role /h3 pAs the bLead Marketing Planner for EMEA /b, you are the architect of our regional marketing engine. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Marketing Operations, you serve as the critical “connective tissue” between brand strategy and flawless multi-market execution. This is a highly visible role designed for a strategic operator who excels at transforming ambiguity into actionable roadmaps, driving operational excellence across a complex, matrixed organization. /p pbYour Impact /b /p ul libCross-Functional Orchestration: /b Lead the integration of regional marketing functions, ensuring that every initiative—from performance marketing to brand activations—is synchronized and high-impact. /li libOperational Architecture: /b Beyond just following processes, you will identify, design, and implement optimizations in our regional workflows to increase speed-to-market and project efficacy. /li libStrategic Roadmapping: /b Translate conceptual EMEA-first brand plans into robust end-to-end project approaches, managing dependencies and critical paths across diverse internal teams. /li libInteragency Leadership: /b Act as the primary operational bridge for our external agency partners, ensuring briefing excellence, accountability, and the seamless delivery of world-class creative work. /li libCommunication Mastery: /b Own the narrative of project progress. You will orchestrate and lead planning forums, ensuring crystal‑clear communication of milestones, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders at all levels. /li libRisk Resilience: /b Proactively navigate the “messy middle” of project lifecycles. You identify risks early and pivot with a calm, solution‑oriented disposition in the face of unforeseen challenges. /li libCommercial Stewardship: /b Co‑own the Work Order process and advise on budget implications, ensuring rigorous scoping and active tracking to maximize every $ spent. /li libContinuous Evolution: /b Lead the “Post‑Mortem” process, gathering project results and data‑driven learnings to refine future strategies and elevate the brand’s regional presence. /li /ul pbQualifications /b /p ul libExperience: /b 8+ years of experience in Brand, Marketing Operations, or Agency Account Leadership. You have a proven track record of navigating the unique complexities of the EMEA sports or lifestyle landscape. /li libMatrix Expertise: /b You thrive in global, matrixed environments. You know how to influence without direct authority and can build “tight teams” out of disparate specialist groups. /li libStrategic Precision: /b You are a master of detail who never loses sight of the “big picture.” You can switch from a 30,000-foot strategic view to a granular tactical plan instantly. /li libCommunication Authority: /b Expert‑level verbal and written English. You don’t just “inform” teams; you align them. You are comfortable presenting to senior leadership and challenging agency partners. /li libAgility: /b Experience in high‑growth or fast‑paced environments (e.g., scale‑ups or top‑tier global brands). You view rapid change as an opportunity to lead, not a hurdle. /li libResourcefulness: /b You are a self‑starter who doesn’t wait for a playbook—you write it. You are proactive in identifying bottlenecks and creating solutions before they become issues. /li libThe Tech Stack: /b You pride yourself to diligently work in a structured manner and have advanced proficiency in Project Management software (e.g., bWorkfront /b) and collaborative tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams). /li libData Savvy: /b Ability to translate project data into actionable insights for leadership. /li /ul pbBenefits Perks /b /p ul liPaid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community. /li liUnder Armour Merchandise Discounts /li liHealth fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well‑being. /li liHybrid work /li li28 days holiday /li liHuman Performance Institute (Gym) on site /li liLocal Language course when moving from abroad /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr