Brand Operations Manager

As the Brand Operations Manager at Avalara, you will report to the Senior Director, Brand Marketing and play a crucial role in overseeing project management efforts for the Global Brand Marketing Team. Your main responsibilities will include ensuring efficient execution of initiatives across geographies by combining strategic oversight, operational execution, and vendor management to support brand initiatives and ensure streamlined collaboration among global teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee project workflows and deliverables to support global brand marketing initiatives. - Ensure execution of marketing content and creative projects, including campaign assets, long-form content, and digital content. - Align internal Brand team members and cross-functional stakeholders on project scopes, expectations, and deadlines. - Report project status, identifying potential roadblocks and proposing solutions. - Manage vendor Statements of Work (SOWs), contracts, invoicing, and procurement processes to ensure smooth operations for brand marketing projects. - Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to ensure payments and compliance with internal policies. - Oversee freelance and agency partnerships, ensuring seamless integration into brand marketing projects. - Improve project tracking systems to enhance visibility across programs. - Partner with Campaign Management to stay informed about campaign priorities, ensuring proactive involvement from brand marketing teams. - Implement and refine project management best practices, ensuring efficient use of resources and time. - Improve operational workflows to enhance team productivity and execution. - Support content and design teams in balancing incoming requests and ensuring a smooth project handoff. **Qualifications Required:** - 8 years of project management and team-building experience. - Experience in vendor management, contract administration, marketing operations, and invoicing. - Experience working with global teams and managing projects across multiple time zones. - Proficiency in project management tools such as DivvyHQ, Confluence, SharePoint, Workfront, and Adobe Experience Manager. - Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). At Avalara, we strongly support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to integrating them into our business practices and organizational culture. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute to our mission of being part of every transaction in the world. If you are looking to join a bright, innovative, and disruptive team that empowers its people to succeed, Avalara is the place for you. As the Brand Operations Manager at Avalara, you will report to the Senior Director, Brand Marketing and play a crucial role in overseeing project management efforts for the Global Brand Marketing Team. Your main responsibilities will include ensuring efficient execution of initiatives across geographies by combining strategic oversight, operational execution, and vendor management to support brand initiatives and ensure streamlined collaboration among global teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee project workflows and deliverables to support global brand marketing initiatives. - Ensure execution of marketing content and creative projects, including campaign assets, long-form content, and digital content. - Align internal Brand team members and cross-functional stakeholders on project scopes, expectations, and deadlines. - Report project status, identifying potential roadblocks and proposing solutions. - Manage vendor Statements of Work (SOWs), contracts, invoicing, and procurement processes to ensure smooth operations for brand marketing projects. - Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to ensure payments and compliance with internal policies. - Oversee freelance and agency partnerships, ensuring seamless integration into brand marketing projects. - Improve project tracking systems to enhance visibility across programs. - Partner with Campaign Management to stay informed about campaign priorities, ensuring proactive involvement from brand marketing teams. - Implement and refine project management best practices, ensuring efficient use of resources and time. - Improve operational workflows to enhance team productivity and execution. - Support content and design teams in balancing incoming requests and ensuring a smooth project handoff. **Qualifications Required:** - 8 years of project management and team-building experience. - Experience in vendor management, contract administration, marketing operations, and invoicing. - Experience working with global teams and managing projects across multiple time zones. - Proficiency in project management tools such as DivvyHQ, Confluence, SharePoint, Workfront, and Adobe Experience Manager. - Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). A