Marketing Operations Manager

Our client, a leader in financial & tax software , is hiring a Marketing Operations Manager to join their team in Charlotte, NC . **This is a 6-month W2 contract with benefits and paid holidays** As the Marketing Operations Manager , you will own the end-to-end procurement and campaign operations process for Paid Marketing initiatives . You'll oversee purchase requisitions and purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, legal review prioritization, creative backlog management, and cross-functional program coordination while partnering closely with Marketing, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Creative Operations teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule. Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end procurement operations , including Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) submissions, invoice reviews, and monthly marketing spend reconciliation. Coordinate procurement planning and annual budgeting activities while supporting system transitions and process improvements. Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Paid Marketing stakeholders to facilitate approvals, track media spend, and manage vendor relationships. Resolve billing, invoice, and PO discrepancies across vendors and internal teams to maintain financial accuracy. Own creative backlog management by tracking deliverables, monitoring timelines, and ensuring stakeholders remain aligned on priorities and deadlines. Manage legal review prioritization and escalation processes to ensure critical marketing initiatives move through approval workflows efficiently. Desired Skills: 3+ years of experience in Marketing Operations, Marketing Program Management, or Procurement , preferably supporting Paid Media or Marketing organizations. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field . Experience managing procurement processes, budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, and financial operations . Hands-on experience with Coupa or similar procurement platforms and workflow management tools such as Airtable, Jira, Workfront, and Slack . Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience leading cross-functional discussions and driving alignment across teams. Experience supporting marketing organizations, paid media teams, or campaign operations is highly preferred. Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. #J-18808-Ljbffr