Chief of Staff to the CMO
Neon
San Francisco, CA · $222k–$305k a year · Posted October 1, 2026
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About the job
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Location: San Francisco, CA
We're looking for a Chief of Staff to the CMO to provide business leadership and establish operational rigor for the Databricks Marketing organization and support our mission to be the leading enterprise Data + AI company. You will develop an understanding of strategic and operational challenges faced by teams and define appropriate solutions to address such challenges. As a member of the leadership team, directly reporting to the CMO, you will extend the reach of the CMO by acting as a strategic advisor to the Marketing leadership team and managing all the critical business operations of the CMO office, including:
AI transformation
investment stewardship
annual strategic planning
company priority initiatives
marketing priorities
cross-functional initiatives
executive presentations
marketing performance (ROI) management
organizational strategy
internal marketing communication
The impact you will have:
Translate Databricks' company strategy into Marketing annual plans, OKRs, and strategic initiatives
Drive marketing alignment and execution by driving company priority and marketing priority initiatives across a 250-person Marketing team
Identify and lead cross-functional process improvements that deliver on company-wide efficiency and profitability goals, most notably our AI transformation
Accelerate decision-making velocity by owning critical CMO forums (e.g., Marketing leadership, Marketing strategy), running high-impact agendas and follow-through on all action items
Increase planning and analytic rigor; improve Marketing ROI and efficiency year-on-year in line with the company’s rapid growth goals, and in partnership with Analytics and Finance
Drive marketing-wide and cross-functional alignment by driving CMO communications and exec presentations, including driving All-Staff meetings and quarterly business reviews
What we look for:
10+ years of marketing experience, ideally including recent experience at Director level
B2B experience working at a dynamic, high-growth software company
Proficiency in AI and ideally experience transforming marketing functions with AI
Proficiency in analytics and data-driven decision-making
Significant experience leading strategic and annual planning
Significant project management and OKR leadership skills, with experience in achieving quantifiable results
Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills with Senior Leadership and C-Level
Experience in organizational structure improvement and process optimization
Experience with an Analytic Consulting firm is preferred
Experience as a Chief of Staff nice to have, not essential
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here .
Zone 1 Pay Range $221,900 — $305,150 USD
About Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , and Instagram .
Benefits
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here .
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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