Sr. Marketing Program Manager / Project Manager

Marketing Program Manager / Project Manager function exLink(l){ var linkText = l.innerHTML; l.target='_blank'; l.href='http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resumes/SubmitExternalApply.aspx?useframes=False&exappType=EL&jobdid=J8G29S6VLKJ9Y720GNH&aourl='+escape(l.href); l.innerHTML=linkText l.onclick = '';if(isIE7()){openInNewWindow(l.href);}}function openInNewWindow(url) { //Only for IE7.var newWindow = window.open(url, '_blank'); newWindow.focus(); return false; }function isIE7(){var BO = new Object(); /*@cc_on BO["ie7"] = @_jscript_version == '5.7'; @*/ return(BO["ie7"])} Description Program Manager  This most-exciting opportunity is to own the (SBR) approach, with a strong emphasis on global strategies, tactics, and execution support, and the primary objective to use SBR to reset the industry agenda, further distancing  from its competitors.  Secondary objectives include improvement to market and sales results.  Provides our customers with a custom solution roadmap, based on their pain points, and business vision, to help take their business to the next level of performance.  It consists of end user program messaging, and a corollary sales and channel enablement functions. This person will continue development of the SBR story, and evangelize it across Compnay.  This effort starts with stakeholder management to ensure CDO, Solutions Marketing, sales, and channel buy in, support, and adoption.  It also includes integration of the SBR approach into business marketing initiatives including marketing programs.  Customer interaction, e.g., to generate success stories will be a critical success factor, as is supporting a “Web 2.0” process to spread these stories more widely. Marketing execution will include hands-on involvement with the theater program managers, as they deploy and execute programs.  It also includes a close business partnership with Solutions Marketing.  Execution will then translate to the need to track metrics, and analyze the marketing results. Thought leadership, positioning and messaging, and go-to-market experience will be critical success factors, along with the above mentioned items.    Candidates for this position should be experienced in developing, driving and managing market strategy and execution (go-to-market), market management, and have a solid understanding of the business market space. Program management experience a must. Candidate must be results-oriented with proven leadership experience.   Requirements     10-15 years of experience.  Focus in the IT industry hardware or software This is a position working with cross functional teams in sales (channel/ field) marketing and solutions. looking for some one senior that can hit the ground running and work independently... Very dependable. No time for micro management No Marcom experience is needed. But should have polished skills. Key of the position is to drive programs and projects. Looking for experince  working with high tech channel partners i.e. channel marketing channel sales Value added resellers...   Candidates for this position should be experienced in developing, driving and managing market strategy and execution (go-to-market), market management, and have a solid understanding of the business market space.  Program management experience a must. Candidate must be results-oriented with proven leadership experience. Required Skills:Market/Business Development experienceStrategic marketing expertiseCreative and content developmentStrong interpersonal and influence skillsStrong communications (written and verbal) and presentation skillsUnderstanding of VAR and Service Provider business environments Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.