Marketing Programs Manager

Marketing Programs Manager

Hybrid schedule: 1‑3 days per week in our Schaumburg, IL office; remaining days remote. In‑office days subject to business needs. Candidates must commute to the office as required. The arrangement may change based on business needs and performance.
The Marketing Programs Manager is responsible for owning and driving execution of high‑priority initiatives across Paylocity’s Brand and Marketing organization, ensuring programs move forward with clarity, quality, and momentum to support GTM goals.
Key Responsibilities

Program Ownership & Execution

Own day‑to‑day execution of high‑priority Brand and Marketing programs.
Translate priorities into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring work progresses smoothly from kickoff through completion.
Personally create and maintain key program outputs such as plans, presentations, executive updates, documentation, and tracking materials.
Identify gaps, risks, or blockers early and take action to resolve them so work stays on track.
Leadership Support & Delivery

Partner closely with Brand and Marketing leadership to support planning, execution, and follow‑through on critical initiatives.
Prepare, refine, and maintain high‑quality materials for leadership meetings, reviews, and planning sessions, ensuring clarity and consistency.
Ensure decisions and next steps are clearly documented and reflected in execution.
Cross‑Functional Coordination

Coordinate work across go‑to‑market to ensure initiatives are aligned and delivered as planned.
Keep stakeholders informed of progress, changes, and dependencies, helping teams stay focused and aligned.
Drive accountability by clearly defining ownership, timelines, and expectations across contributors.
Operating Rhythm & Visibility

Track progress across active initiatives and provide clear, concise updates to leadership on status, risks, and next steps.
Maintain simple, effective processes for managing work so teams can move quickly without unnecessary overhead.
Look for practical ways to improve how Brand and Marketing teams execute programs and manage work at scale.
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5‑7 years of marketing program management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Proven experience owning and delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
Strong execution skills with the ability to manage details, timelines, and deliverables without losing sight of priorities.
Clear, concise communicator with strong writing and presentation skills.
Comfortable working closely with senior leaders while remaining deeply involved in the work itself.
Able to operate in ambiguity and move forward without needing perfect information.
Familiarity with B2B SaaS and GTM motions.
Benefits

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. Career development opportunities are also available.
Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $70,000‑$90,000/yr; base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance, in addition to a full range of benefits.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Paylocity is an equal‑opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation.
Accessibility and Privacy

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com (this email is exclusively designated for such requests and does not accept resumes).
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