Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations, Minecraft

## About the role * Serve as the strategic and operational partner to the Head of Marketing. * Drive leadership team effectiveness, organizational planning, governance, and execution. * Ensure priorities, decisions, and commitments are translated into clear actions and measurable outcomes. * Ensure Marketing is fully connected to Mojang's operating model, including planning cycles, Greenlights, Program Reviews, GTM Reviews, business reviews, and leadership forums. * Represent Marketing priorities across key cross-functional discussions and strengthen alignment between Marketing and Studio leadership. * Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Marketing and Marketing Leadership Team on organizational effectiveness, talent planning, onboarding, leadership development, and team health. * Partner with HR and team leaders to support workforce planning, organizational design discussions, succession planning, hiring priorities, and the long-term effectiveness of the Marketing organization. ## Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles OR equivalent experience. * 8+ years of experience in business management, chief of staff, strategy and operations, business planning, or related leadership roles. * Experience partnering with leaders and leadership teams to drive organizational planning, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment. * Experience leading Rhythm of Business (ROB) processes, planning cycles, governance forums, or organizational operating models. * Experience managing budgets, business operations, or organizational processes in a complex, matrixed environment. * Demonstrated ability to influence across teams and drive alignment without direct authority. * Experience supporting an executive or leadership team as a Business Manager, Chief of Staff, or Strategy & Operations leader. * Experience working across marketing, product, business strategy, finance, or studio organizations. * Experience leading organizational change, workforce planning discussions, onboarding programs, or operating model improvements. * Experience in gaming, entertainment, consumer technology, or a global brand-led organization.