
Marketing Project & Operations Manager (PMO)
TP-Link Systems Inc., Irvine, California, United States, 92713
About Us: TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint. We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.
Role Summary We are hiring a Marketing PMO / Project & Operations Manager to help scale marketing across a large, global, multi-product portfolio. This role owns the operating system behind our marketing engine, aligns GTM activities to the product lifecycle, manages intake and prioritization across dozens of products, and improves efficiency through better structure, workflows, and trade-offs. The role works closely with Marketing leadership, global teams, and external partners to bring clarity, focus, and execution discipline to a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities
Own and drive end-to-end program management for key marketing initiatives (brand, GTM, launches, campaigns, agency programs)
Design, implement, and operationalize project management systems (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar) and ensure they are genuinely usable and adopted by the team
Learn and map existing cross-functional workflows across Marketing, PMM, Design, Agencies, and Regional teams, identify structural bottlenecks, and continuously optimize processes
Partner with Marketing leadership to build workforce and capacity planning model, improve process efficiency and throughput, reduce unnecessary workload and support long-term headcount optimization
Create clear roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, and ownership models across multiple workstreams
Establish mechanisms to differentiate tier-1, tier-2, and long-tail products, ensuring resources are allocated based on impact rather than volume or noise
Act as an early warning system by identifying risks, misalignment, and delivery issues before they escalate
Drive prioritization and trade-off discussions to protect focus and strategic goals
Coordinate across global teams (US / China / regions) and external agencies to ensure clarity, accountability, and delivery quality
Establish repeatable GTM and launch processes, templates, and operating rhythms
Prepare concise executive updates, decision briefs, and post-mortems that lead to real improvement
Requirements
Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited University/College
5+ years of experience in Program Management, PMO, Marketing Operations, or equivalent roles
Proven experience managing multiple parallel initiatives across a large or diverse portfolio, rather than a small number of isolated projects
Hands-on experience setting up and running Jira / Confluence / Smartsheet or similar systems
Strong ability to quickly understand complex, cross-functional workflows and translate them into simple, scalable operating models
Comfortable working with data to support capacity planning, prioritization, and efficiency improvements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly execution-oriented, detail-driven, and accountable
PLEASE PROVIDE LINK TO PORTFOLIO WITH APPLICATION
Benefits Salary Range: $120,000-$160,000K
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
Contributions to 401k funds
Over four weeks of PTO per year
Bi-annual pay increases
Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
Quarterly team-building events
Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time
At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.
Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.
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Role Summary We are hiring a Marketing PMO / Project & Operations Manager to help scale marketing across a large, global, multi-product portfolio. This role owns the operating system behind our marketing engine, aligns GTM activities to the product lifecycle, manages intake and prioritization across dozens of products, and improves efficiency through better structure, workflows, and trade-offs. The role works closely with Marketing leadership, global teams, and external partners to bring clarity, focus, and execution discipline to a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities
Own and drive end-to-end program management for key marketing initiatives (brand, GTM, launches, campaigns, agency programs)
Design, implement, and operationalize project management systems (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar) and ensure they are genuinely usable and adopted by the team
Learn and map existing cross-functional workflows across Marketing, PMM, Design, Agencies, and Regional teams, identify structural bottlenecks, and continuously optimize processes
Partner with Marketing leadership to build workforce and capacity planning model, improve process efficiency and throughput, reduce unnecessary workload and support long-term headcount optimization
Create clear roadmaps, timelines, dependencies, and ownership models across multiple workstreams
Establish mechanisms to differentiate tier-1, tier-2, and long-tail products, ensuring resources are allocated based on impact rather than volume or noise
Act as an early warning system by identifying risks, misalignment, and delivery issues before they escalate
Drive prioritization and trade-off discussions to protect focus and strategic goals
Coordinate across global teams (US / China / regions) and external agencies to ensure clarity, accountability, and delivery quality
Establish repeatable GTM and launch processes, templates, and operating rhythms
Prepare concise executive updates, decision briefs, and post-mortems that lead to real improvement
Requirements
Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited University/College
5+ years of experience in Program Management, PMO, Marketing Operations, or equivalent roles
Proven experience managing multiple parallel initiatives across a large or diverse portfolio, rather than a small number of isolated projects
Hands-on experience setting up and running Jira / Confluence / Smartsheet or similar systems
Strong ability to quickly understand complex, cross-functional workflows and translate them into simple, scalable operating models
Comfortable working with data to support capacity planning, prioritization, and efficiency improvements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly execution-oriented, detail-driven, and accountable
PLEASE PROVIDE LINK TO PORTFOLIO WITH APPLICATION
Benefits Salary Range: $120,000-$160,000K
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
Contributions to 401k funds
Over four weeks of PTO per year
Bi-annual pay increases
Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
Quarterly team-building events
Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time
At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.
Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.
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