Chief of Staff to CMO - Marketing Strategy & Planning Director at Cloudflare

At Cloudflare, we are driven by a singular, ambitious mission to help build a better Internet. Our global network is one of the largest in the world, powering millions of websites and digital properties for everyone from individual bloggers to Fortune 500 companies. We protect and accelerate Internet applications without requiring hardware or software changes, making the web faster and safer for everyone. Beyond our technology, we are proud to be recognized for our innovative culture and our commitment to social impact through initiatives like Project Galileo and the Athenian Project. We believe in hiring curious, empathetic people who thrive in a diverse environment, and we are looking for someone to help us scale our impact even further.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Chief of Staff to the CMO to serve as our Marketing Strategy and Planning Director. In this executive-level role, you will act as a key partner to our Chief Marketing Officer, driving critical initiatives across our global marketing organization. You will own large-scale, cross-functional projects that operationalize our go-to-market strategy, ensuring that our product, corporate, and demand generation teams are perfectly aligned. This is a high-impact position where you will frequently stand up new projects, manage complex budgets, and translate high-level strategy into measurable operational success.

A day in the life

• Lead the annual and quarterly planning processes, ensuring that departmental goals are prioritized, investments are optimized, and teams remain aligned to deliver results.
• Collaborate with finance and leadership partners to manage program spend and headcount budgets, while utilizing data-driven insights to report on performance and key metrics.
• Design and execute strategic initiatives that contribute to operational excellence, taking projects from initial concept to successful implementation and long-term handoff.

Who you are

You are a seasoned leader with 10 to 15+ years of experience in go-to-market functions within a scaled, public SaaS or technology company. You possess a deep understanding of how marketing organizations operate and have a proven track record of influencing across complex, cross-functional teams. Your background includes:

• Expertise in program management, with the ability to handle both granular details and high-level executive reporting.
• Strong financial modeling skills and the ability to process large data sets to inform strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to executive stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, paired with the drive to get things done in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English.
• A degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, with an MBA being highly preferred.

Why you'll love it here

We are a company with a soul, dedicated to protecting the free and open Internet while building cutting-edge technology. When you join us, you become part of a team that values transparency, innovation, and inclusivity. We offer a hybrid work environment, allowing you the flexibility to do your best work in a way that fits your life. We are committed to supporting your professional development and providing an environment where you can learn, grow, and contribute to a mission that matters.