Manager, Software Engineering (Marketing Technology) (San Diego)

Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you .

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco

We’re proud to be “where the pets go” to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet‑human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in‑store adoption events.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Manager, Marketing Technology to lead our Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) and Salesforce Service Cloud (SFSC) initiatives, overseeing the strategy, execution, and optimization of these platforms. You will be responsible for managing a team of 15 developers and QA professionals, while actively working in the details to ensure our technology stack is delivering on business objectives. This role will also focus on maintaining current business operations while continuously identifying opportunities to scale and enhance our customer care and CRM capabilities.

Experience with SFMC, SFSC, or similar technologies like Adobe Experience Cloud, Epsilon, or Oracle Eloqua is required. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands‑on leader who can balance both strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management
• Manage and mentor a team of developers and QA engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of projects and day‑to‑day operations.
• Foster a collaborative team environment while providing clear direction, support, and development opportunities.
• Serve as the technical point of escalation for your team, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the smooth functioning of all systems.
• Platform Management and Optimization
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing optimization of SFMC and SFSC platforms to support business goals in marketing, customer care, and CRM.
• Ensure effective management of the current state of the platforms, including overseeing campaign automation, journey orchestration, and service workflows.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, IT, CRM, and customer care teams to align on requirements and develop scalable solutions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, automation, and performance within the SFMC and SFSC ecosystems, as well as explore integrations with other business systems (e.g., CRM, eCommerce).
• Hands‑On Execution
• Be involved in the details of SFMC and SFSC configurations, campaign execution, service workflow automations, and data flows between systems.
• Own the technical architecture, ensuring all marketing automation, CRM, and customer care solutions are scalable, flexible, and optimized for business growth.
• Work directly with your team to resolve technical issues, optimize workflows, and drive improvements in data quality, automation, and customer journey personalization.
• Strategic Roadmap and Scaling Opportunities
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap that balances maintaining the current state of business while continuously identifying new ways to scale and improve marketing and customer service operations.
• Look for opportunities to enhance customer care by improving SFSC’s case management, workflow automation, and customer engagement tools.
• Drive CRM business capabilities by leveraging data insights from SFMC to create more personalized, targeted marketing campaigns that result in higher customer engagement and retention.
• Partner with stakeholders to define long‑term platform enhancements, ensuring a clear focus on growth, scalability, and innovation.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams (Marketing, Sales, IT, Customer Service) to understand business requirements and deliver on technology solutions that meet those needs.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration between your team and other business units, providing visibility into project progress, platform performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, such as Salesforce, Adobe, or Epsilon, to ensure optimal performance and support.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Develop, implement, and maintain reporting dashboards to monitor platform performance, customer engagement, and service delivery.
• Analyze campaign data, CRM activity, and service metrics to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous measurement and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to marketing effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and service quality.
• Data Governance and Best Practices
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal governance and external regulations.
• Implement best practices for managing marketing and service data across SFMC, SFSC, and other integrated platforms.
• Collaborate with data and analytics teams to ensure proper usage and reporting of data for marketing and service decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Marketing, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in marketing technology, with hands‑on experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) and/or Salesforce Service Cloud (SFSC) or comparable platforms such as Adobe Experience Cloud, Epsilon, Oracle Eloqua, etc.
• Experience in SQL and/Python.
• Proven experience managing technical teams, including developers and QA resources, and delivering complex marketing and CRM solutions.
• Strong understanding of marketing automation, customer journey management, CRM, and customer care workflows.
• Ability to dive into the details, configure systems, troubleshoot issues, and optimize platform performance.
• Experience implementing and managing integrations between marketing technology platforms and CRM or eCommerce systems.
• Strong analytical skills and a data‑driven mindset, with the ability to translate insights into actionable business solutions.
• Salesforce certifications (Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud) or certifications in similar platforms (Adobe, Epsilon) preferred.

Key Competencies

• Hands‑on leader who can balance strategy with in‑depth technical execution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and partner with business and technical teams.
• Expertise in identifying opportunities for process improvement, scalability, and platform enhancements.
• Proactive, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and optimization of customer care and marketing operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Team size = ~20

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state‑specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: $142,100.00 – $213,100.00

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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.