Sr. Manager, Growth Marketing Operations (San Francisco)

The OpportunityAs a senior leader on our Growth team, you will lead a team of technical operators on the Growth Marketing Operations team (GROMO), responsible for delivering 100+ million marketing touchpoints annually across email, SMS, push, and direct mail for our B2B2C enrollment and lifecycle experiences. This role goes beyond execution management: you will set the strategic direction for our technical marketing operations, drive platform governance and automation architecture, and develop the next generation of marketing operations leaders. You'll inherit a mature, high-performing team with deep technical expertise and strong operational culture, supporting marketing strategy teams across growth and collaborating with creative, product, engineering, data science, client success, and other teams.You will serve as the senior operational authority across our enrollment and lifecycle marketing systems — including Salesforce, Segment, Iterable, Twilio, and direct mail vendors — owning enterprise-level integrations, high-risk execution programs, and cross-functional platform strategy. As a strategic thought partner to senior marketing, Martech, product, data science, and engineering leadership, you will translate complex technical tradeoffs into business outcomes and drive decisions that shape how marketing operates at scale. Over the past four years, GROMO has built industry-leading marketing automation infrastructure — your job is to evolve this foundation and position the team for the next phase of growth by pioneering an AI-first operational model where machine learning and generative AI capabilities augment execution and optimization with strategic human oversight. This includes leveraging AI for campaign personalization, automated QA, predictive performance modeling, and intelligent workflow orchestration.This role blends senior people leadership, deep technical authority, and program-level operational strategy. You will lead a mix of senior individual contributors, emerging leaders, and potentially functional leads — owning their development, succession planning, and continued growth. You will mature team standards, champion automation and continuous improvement, and directly influence how the organization builds and governs its marketing technology ecosystem.What You'll AccomplishSenior Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead individual contributors, functional teams, or managers — building a high-performing organization aligned to business prioritiesOwn succession planning, staffing alignment, and cross-training to ensure coverage and capability depth across the teamUplevel the talent bar: recruit, develop, and retain top marketing operations talent; build and mentor future leadersEstablish team KPIs, quality metrics, and SLAs — ensuring accountability and visibility across the organizationChampion a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellenceProgram Strategy & Operational ExcellenceEstablish or evolve program rituals, intake processes, and prioritization frameworks that scale across a multi-team, multi-channel operationDevelop and codify team standards, delivery SLAs, and incident response and root-cause analysis programsLead high-risk, high-impact, cross-functional execution initiatives with significant downstream business implicationsDrive execution across email, direct mail, SMS, push, and web — maintaining an accuracy-first culture at enterprise scaleAllocate ~50% of time to technical innovation and platform strategy; ~50% to people management and org developmentTechnical Strategy & Platform GovernanceOwn enterprise-level marketing automations and oversee high-complexity, cross-functional integrations across Salesforce, Iterable, Segment, Twilio, and direct mail vendorsWork with Martech and Engineering to scale integrations, resolve platform limitations, and govern the marketing tech stackLead architecture decisions on automation, platform tradeoffs, and data pipeline design — balancing scale, compliance, and reliabilityIntroduce automation scripts and tooling to reduce manual errors and increase execution efficiency across campaignsMaintain deep expertise in email deliverability, data hygiene, SMS compliance (TCPA, GDPR), and platform governanceAI-Led Operations & Intelligent AutomationArchitect and implement AI-driven workflows for campaign optimization, audience segmentation, and content personalization at scaleUse predictive analytics and ML models to forecast campaign performance, optimize send timing, and improve engagement ratesEstablish governance frameworks for responsible AI use — including human-in-the-loop validation protocols, bias monitoring, and escalation criteriaPartner with data science and engineering to build, test, and deploy custom AI/ML solutions for marketing operationsTrain and upskill team members on AI tool proficiency and supervised automation best practicesCross-Functional Influence & Executive CommunicationInfluence senior leaders and executive stakeholders with clear framing of automation tradeoffs, integration decisions, and execution risksCoordinate escalation and error communication across functions; provide leadership on risk mitigation and workflow efficiencyCollaborate with senior marketing, Martech, product, and data teams to shape the future of marketing automation capabilitiesTranslate complex technical constraints into strategic business terms for non-technical partnersBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience2+ years of experience in marketing automation, technical operations, or execution-focused roles5+ years of people management experience, including managing managers or multiple functional teamsExpert-level proficiency with an ESP or MAP (Iterable, Braze, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or equivalent)Proven track record of delivering large-scale integrations and platform changes in complex, multi-team environmentsDeep expertise in marketing automation strategy, architecture tradeoffs, and platform governanceExperience designing and implementing AI-assisted workflows in marketing operations (e.g., predictive modeling, automated QA, intelligent segmentation)Strong knowledge of email deliverability, data hygiene, and SMS compliance (TCPA, GDPR)Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex campaign execution failures across systems and channelsExperience leading TechOps initiatives in collaboration with PM and QA functionsHTML fluency (editing and troubleshooting); SQL proficiencyExperience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Martech, Product, and Data Science at a senior levelPreferred QualificationsAdvanced Iterable, Marketo, SFMC, or equivalent marketing automation platform credentialsPMP, PgMP, SAFe, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt, or ISTQB Advanced Level (PMO or QA track)Experience driving quality assurance across complex, multi-team programsExperience with data visualization tools (Mode, Tableau, Looker, or similar)Coding experience applied to marketing automation (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Google Apps Script)2+ years of hands-on experience applying AI/ML tooling to marketing operations — including generative AI for content/testing, predictive models for optimization, or automated QA systemsExperience with AI/ML platforms (e.g., OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude, or marketing-specific AI tools like Phrasee, Persado, or platform-native AI features)Track record of measuring and improving AI model accuracy, establishing feedback loops, and training teams on AI tool adoptionAdvanced Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modelingAbout Hinge HealthAt Hinge Health, we’re using technology to scale and automate the delivery of healthcare – starting with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide. With an AI-powered human-centered care model, Hinge Health leverages cutting-edge technology to improve outcomes, experiences and costs to help people move beyond their pain. The platform addresses a broad spectrum of MSK care – from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation – through personalized, evidence-based care.As the preferred partner to 50+ health plans, PBMs and other ecosystem partners, Hinge Health is available to over 20 million people across more than 2,550 employers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Montreal and Bangalore.Learn more atWhat You'll Love About UsInclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and developmentCulture & EngagementHinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.By submitting your application you are acknowledging we are using your personal data as outlined in the personnel and candidate privacy policy.Beware of Phishing Attempts: We've noticed an increase in phishing where fraudsters impersonate employees and send fake job offers to steal sensitive information. We'll never ask for financial