Marketing Specialist

DescriptionKforce has a client in Minneapolis, MN that is seeking a Marketing Specialist.Summary:The Marketing Program Manager will support the Integrated Marketing Strategy (IMS) team by owning key planning, governance, coordination, and operational processes across the marketing portfolio. This role serves as the operational backbone of IMS by managing critical marketing processes, maintaining visibility into initiatives and priorities, coordinating cross-functional execution, and overseeing marketing knowledge management. The position enables senior marketing strategists to focus on business strategy, customer strategy, and executive partnership while ensuring operational excellence across the organization.Responsibilities:* Manage quarterly offer planning timelines, milestones, and deliverables* Coordinate required inputs across Strategy, Product, Analytics, Finance, and Channel teams* Support rewards expense sizing, business case development, approvals, and implementation readiness activities* Own the operational management and governance of the Quarterly Offer Planning process across Consumer and Small Business portfolios* Coordinate PAM, SVA, CAP, and related governance processes and supporting documentation* Track offer approvals, implementation dates, release schedules, dependencies, and key decisions* Communicate approved offers and implementation details to stakeholders* Maintain offer calendars, historical records, decision logs, and process documentation* Continuously improve and standardize offer governance processesRequirements* 5+ years of experience in marketing program management, marketing operations, business operations, project management, or related disciplines* Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional initiatives and operational processes* Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills* Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deliverables simultaneously* Proven ability to create structure, process, and operational rigor within a fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications:* Experience supporting marketing organizations* Experience in marketing planning, campaign management, offer management, or go-to-market programs* Experience managing governance processes, approval workflows, and implementation schedules* Experience with Workfront or similar workflow/project management tools* Financial services experienceSuccess Measures:* Effective ownership of Offer Process Governance* Accurate and actionable Master Marketing Calendar management* Successful execution of launch planning and readiness activities* Reliable coordination of marketing operating routines and reporting* Well-maintained repositories, documentation, templates, and processes* Increased organizational efficiency and reduced operational burden on senior marketing strategistsJob TypeContractCompensation38 - $41