Ancestry · 22 hours ago
Marketing Operations Director
Lehi, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $182K/yr
10+ years expAncestry is a human-centered company that connects people with their past through a vast collection of records. As the Marketing Operations Director, you will be responsible for building systems and processes that integrate marketing strategies with creativity, ensuring alignment and execution across various marketing functions.
E-CommerceFamilyInternetSubscription Service
Responsibilities
Lead the annual and quarterly marketing planning process to ensure that leaders are aligned on timing and inputs across strategies, budgets, and priorities
Serve as a trusted partner to the CMO, driving clarity and accountability across the marketing leadership team on deadlines and deliverables for marketing and key executive meetings, marketing town hall and monthly business reviews
Design and continuously improve the marketing operating model, ensuring seamless connection between strategy, creative, and execution across global teams
Identify and integrate AI-driven tools and automation that increase marketing velocity, accuracy, and creative excellence
Build strong partnerships across marketing, finance, product, data, and communications to streamline operations and accelerate decision-making
Strengthen collaboration and engagement across a remote-first marketing organization, fostering a culture of alignment, accountability, and belonging
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of experience in marketing operations, marketing strategy, or program management within high-growth, global organizations
Adept at connecting vision to execution and creating order out of complexity
Skilled at partnering directly with executives and cross-functional teams to drive alignment, communication, and results
Experienced in leading planning and operating processes that enable creativity while maintaining operational discipline
Strong working knowledge and curiosity of AI and automation applications that enhance efficiency and quality across marketing workstreams
Excellent communicator with sound judgment, leadership presence, and the ability to influence at all levels
Analytical, resourceful, and detail-oriented with a bias for action and continuous improvement
Passionate about people, culture, and creating an environment where teams feel connected, supported, and empowered to do their best work
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field. MBA preferred
Experience working in fast-paced, global consumer, technology, or media organizations
Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes
Deep understanding of marketing planning, creative operations, and performance measurement
Passion for storytelling, heritage, and human connection—the essence of Ancestry's mission
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision
Company
Ancestry
Ancestry is a web-based platform that helps its users to create their own family tree and help them preserve and share their family history.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Ancestry has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (61)
2024 (60)
2023 (65)
2022 (99)
2021 (60)
2020 (47)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33.2MKey Investors
Banneker Partners
2020-08-05Acquired
2016-04-01Post Ipo Equity
2012-10-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Sriram Thiagarajan
EVP, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Information Officer
Attica Alexis Jaques
Chief Marketing Officer, U.S.
Recent News
2025-10-27
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