Marketing Operations & Budget Partner

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We are looking for a Marketing Operations Partner who plays a critical role in supporting the day‑to‑day operational rhythm of Lightspeed’s global Marketing organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in behind‑the‑scenes execution, loves working with data and tools, and enjoys cross‑team collaboration.

The position will own the monthly marketing budget tracking and forecasting process across multiple teams and categories, partner closely with regional budget owners and Finance to ensure spend is accurate and aligned with yearly targets. In addition, the coordinator will support a variety of internal programs and processes—such as OKR tracking, event logistics, documentation upkeep, and onboarding workflows—to help the Marketing team operate smoothly and efficiently worldwide.

• Own the monthly forecasting and reconciliation of the marketing organization’s annual budget, managing a tracker spanning six categories:
  North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Global Marketing Initiatives, Consultants/Travel & Entertainment, and Marketing User Licenses.
• Coordinate with budget owners each month to forecast expected spend and later reconcile actuals, ensuring consistency with the company’s financial records.
• Track over‑ages or under spending, flag risks or opportunities for reallocation.
• Work closely with Finance to provide inputs for P&L, variance explanations, and quarterly reviews.
• Maintain accuracy and documentation of all marketing‑related expenses to support audits, planning, and ROI tracking.
• Support internal processes, including OKR planning and tracking, quarterly Marketing QBRs and Town Halls, event planning, regional summits, leadership offsites, and workshops.
• Maintain onboarding process for Marketing hires: update decks, coordinate sessions, and manage resources.
• Update and organize internal knowledge hubs and tools on MyLightspeed and enforce governance standards.
• Track company‑wide requirements such as mandatory trainings, compliance deadlines, and department deliverables.
• Maintain centralized calendars for Marketing Leadership and department‑wide events, and provide ad‑hoc reporting and special project support.

• 2–3 years of experience in marketing operations or marketing project management.
• Experience working with creative and marketing teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as , Trello, Jira, or similar.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Bonus:
  Experience in creative services, GTM operations, or marketing production workflows.

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Equity options.
• Contributions to a pension plan.
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Health and wellness credit.
• Time off for volunteering.
• Interest groups, employee‑led networks, and social committees.
• Mac Book purchase program.
• Enhanced parental leave.

Fluency in English is required for this position.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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