Program Manager, Marketing Strategy & Planning at Benchling UK Ltd

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

247250.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Integrated Campaigns, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Marketing Automation, CRM Systems, Data-Driven Decision Making, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Workflow Optimization, Risk Management, Stakeholder Alignment

Industry

Software Development

Description

Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology. Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to milestone and market. Come help us bring modern software to modern science. ROLE OVERVIEW Benchling is seeking a highly organized and strategic Program Manager, Marketing Strategy & Planning with a strong project management background to join our growing marketing team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, project-managing, and optimizing integrated marketing campaigns that drive demand, generate leads, and support our overall business objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues, including Product Marketing, Content, Design, Events, and Sales to ensure seamless campaign execution and a consistent brand experience across all touchpoints. This individual will be a force multiplier for leadership in operationalizing marketing initiatives, balancing tactical execution with big-picture thinking. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop comprehensive integrated marketing campaign strategies aligned with business goals, target audience insights, and product launches. Lead the end-to-end project management of integrated campaigns as well as other Marketing organization initiatives, from kickoff to post-campaign analysis. Create detailed project plans, timelines, and workflows. Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure all deliverables are met on time and within budget. Proactively identify and mitigate risks. Define campaign scope, objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and target metrics. Recommend and implement optimizations to improve campaign effectiveness and ROI. Own and optimize business operations across Marketing functions to ensure efficiency, scalability, and cross-team collaboration. Foster strong collaboration with internal teams and external agencies/vendors. Establish, track, and report on key performance metrics for strategic initiatives. Drive operational rhythm, including quarterly business reviews, goal-setting cycles (OKRs), budget management, and planning processes. Identify gaps and develop improvement opportunities in processes and implement systems, tools, or workflows to improve organizational performance. QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years in integrated campaigns, operations, business strategy, or program management in high-growth, dynamic, or matrixed organizations, with a significant focus on managing complex projects. Proven strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver on tight deadlines. Track record of successfully leading cross-functional projects from ideation to completion, demonstrating expertise in project lifecycle management. Strong executive presence and ability to align senior leaders on key projects and business decisions. Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into concise narratives for executive stakeholders. Demonstrated experience using project management and AI tools to organize and track tasks. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. High level of discretion, integrity, and emotional intelligence. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, derive insights, and make data-driven decisions. Experience with marketing automation platforms (e.g., Marketo, HubSpot, Pardot) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and modern operations and productivity tools (e.g., project management software, data visualization platforms, CRM/ERP systems). Familiarity with various marketing channels and tactics. A self-starter with a proactive and problem-solving mindset. Bachelor's degree required. MBA or advanced degree in marketing, business, strategy, or organizational leadership is a plus. HOW WE WORK We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes in-office collaboration. Employees are expected to be on-site 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). SALARY RANGE Benchling takes a market-based approach to pay. The candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and work location. For this role the base salary range is $182,750 to $247,250. To help you determine which zone applies to your location, please see this resource. If you have questions regarding a specific location's zone designation, please contact a recruiter for additional information. Total Compensation includes the following: Competitive total rewards package Broad range of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits Four months of fully paid parental leave 401(k) + Employer Match Commuter benefits for in-office employees and a generous home office set up stipend for remote employees Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching, for employees and their dependents Monthly Wellness stipend Learning and development stipend Generous and flexible vacation Company-wide Winter holiday shutdown Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries #LI-Hybrid #BI-Hybrid #LI-TD1 Benchling welcomes everyone. We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. That means we don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Please be aware that Benchling will never request personal information, payment, or sensitive details outside of Greenhouse or via email. All official communications will come from an @benchling.com email address or from an approved vendor alias. If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent Benchling and are unsure of their legitimacy, please reach out to us at recruiting-fraud-alert@benchling.com to verify the communication.

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Responsibilities

The Program Manager will develop and manage integrated marketing campaign strategies that align with business goals and drive demand. This role involves project management from kickoff to post-campaign analysis, ensuring timely and budget-compliant deliverables.