Marketing Manager (Leave of Absence Cover)

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: Nov. 8, 2026 (leave-of-absence cover)
Work Set Up: Hybrid

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a Marketing Manager to support AI and Data ecosystem activation programs and drive strategic marketing initiatives across global partner ecosystems. Reporting to the Ecosystem Activation Lead, this role will lead end-to-end activation programs, including events, integrated communications, joint content initiatives, and value tracking activities aligned with revenue-driving go-to-market priorities. 

This position will play a critical role in enabling global ecosystem programs, supporting senior stakeholder engagement, and ensuring high-quality execution across a fast-paced and highly visible portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring strong event marketing, communications, and project management experience, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.

This is a leave-of-absence coverage role, currently expected to run through November 8, 2026.

What you will do:

• Lead end-to-end AI and Data ecosystem activation programs across events, experiences, communications, and joint content initiatives
• Manage integrated marketing and communications activities aligned with ecosystem and business priorities
• Coordinate the planning and execution of global ecosystem events and activations
• Partner with business leadership, ecosystem partners, and cross-functional marketing and communications teams
• Drive stakeholder engagement and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders
• Oversee experience design and ensure high-quality and compliant program delivery
• Support the development of scalable messaging and marketing content
• Track program performance, KPIs, ROI, and activation effectiveness
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization across activation programs
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives within tight timelines and evolving business priorities
• Contribute to change management efforts supporting the evolving marketing and communications operating model

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Experience in event marketing, project management, and communications required.
• Experience supporting large-scale marketing activations and cross-functional initiatives required.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively across matrixed teams required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and program management skills required.
• Experience working within ecosystem or partner marketing environments preferred.
• Experience supporting AI, Data, or technology-related marketing initiatives preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and high-visibility environment preferred.
• Experience within global professional services organizations preferred.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.