Manager, Innovation Marketing

Overview

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.


Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.


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Role Summary

The Manager, Innovation Marketing is a dynamic marketing professional who serves as the primary marketing partner for Suffolk's internal innovation clients and leads initiatives that bring Suffolk's technology and AI-driven capabilities to life externally. This role sits at the forefront of Suffolk's evolution as a tech-forward construction company, translating complex operational and innovation stories into compelling marketing strategies and campaigns.


Reporting to the Director, Vertical and Innovation Marketing, this individual will manage day-to-day marketing execution for innovation-focused programs, build strong internal client relationships, and help define how Suffolk communicates its leadership in construction technology, AI, and operational excellence to the market.


This role is ideal for a curious, tech-savvy marketer who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can bridge the gap between highly technical concepts and compelling storytelling, and is eager to shape how a major industry player communicates its innovation agenda.


The Manager, Innovation Marketing is required to be on-site in our vibrant Boston office four days a week, where they can take advantage of free parking, an on-site gym, a cafeteria, and other perks that contribute to a welcoming culture and distinctive workplace environment!


Responsibilities

Internal Client Partnerships

• Serve as the dedicated marketing partner for the Operational Excellence and AI teams and other internal innovation stakeholders, developing deep understanding of their goals, priorities, and initiatives

• Translate complex operational, technology, and AI-related programs into clear marketing strategies with defined objectives, audiences, and success metrics

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients, acting as a trusted advisor who proactively identifies marketing opportunities and solves communications challenges

• Manage a regular cadence of stakeholder check-ins, briefings, and reporting to ensure alignment and visibility across active marketing initiatives

• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts, project teams, and senior leaders to surface stories that demonstrate real-world impact of Suffolk's innovation work

Innovation & Technology Marketing Strategy

• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns that showcase Suffolk's capabilities in construction technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and process innovation

• Own the positioning and messaging framework for Suffolk's innovation narrative - ensuring it is differentiated, credible, and resonant with both internal and external audiences

• Partner with the Director to align innovation marketing strategy with the enterprise brand, vertical priorities, and business development objectives

• Monitor the competitive landscape and emerging tech trends to keep Suffolk's innovation story timely, relevant, and forward-looking

• Identify and develop content that demonstrates thought leadership - including case studies, white papers, executive bylines, event presentations, and video storytelling

Campaign Execution & Content Development

• Lead the end-to-end execution of innovation marketing campaigns across digital, social, events, and internal communications channels

• Develop compelling content that translates technical concepts - including AI applications, digital tools, and operational workflows - into accessible, engaging narratives for diverse audiences

• Contribute to and amplify Suffolk's thought leadership platforms by identifying the right spokespersons, stories, and forums to showcase innovation leadership

• Support the development of event marketing strategy for innovation-related conferences, panels, demos, and internal showcases

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Corporate Marketing teammates - including brand, digital, PR, and regional marketing - to ensure seamless integration of innovation content across all channels

• Coordinate with business development teams to align innovation marketing programs with pipeline priorities and pursuit opportunities

• Partner with Suffolk Technologies, Suffolk Design, and other innovation-adjacent verticals to identify storytelling synergies and amplify the broader innovation narrative

• Represent the Corporate Marketing team in cross-functional project meetings, innovation working groups, and internal stakeholder forums

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Define and track KPIs for innovation marketing programs, providing regular reporting on campaign performance, content engagement, and stakeholder satisfaction

• Use data and feedback to continuously refine messaging, content formats, and channel strategy

• Report results and insights to the Director, Vertical and Innovation Marketing, with clear recommendations for optimization

• Manage project budgets for assigned programs, tracking spend and ensuring efficient use of marketing resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B marketing experience, with demonstrated expertise in technology, innovation, or corporate marketing

• A genuine curiosity about technology and AI - you don't need to be an engineer, but you must be able to learn quickly, ask smart questions, and translate technical concepts into compelling narratives

• Strong internal client management skills - you are organized, proactive, and able to navigate relationships with senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility

• Proven experience developing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, from content and social to PR, events, and digital

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong project management capabilities - you can juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and manage cross-functional workflows
• Familiarity with marketing technology tools including CRM, marketing automation, analytics platforms, and content management systems

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset - you are a team player who takes initiative and brings a positive, constructive energy to challenging problems

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position (Manager, Innovation Marketing) in US-MA-Boston is between $115,000 and $162,000 USD. This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk's total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.