Program Management Specialist, Darktrace

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in program management, marketing operations, product marketing operations, business operations, or related functions
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects and programs
• Strong understanding of product launch processes and go-to-market execution
• Excellent organizational, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Core Competencies
• Product Launch Management
• Go-to-Market Operations
• Product Marketing Operations
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Stakeholder Management
• Program & Project Management
• Business Operations
• Process Improvement
• Executive Communications
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Change Management
• 5-8+ years of experience in Program Management, Product Marketing Operations, GTM Operations, Marketing Operations, or Business Operations

Desirable

• The Program Management Specialist, Product Marketing & GTM Operations, is responsible for driving operational excellence across product marketing initiatives, product launches, and go-to-market (GTM) programs
• This role serves as a central coordinator across Product Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Enablement, Communications, Customer Success, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of launch activities and strategic marketing initiatives
• The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing complex, cross-functional programs
• They bring strong project and program management expertise, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering successful product launches and GTM outcomes
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of product launch programs from concept through post-launch analysis
• Develop and maintain integrated launch plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and readiness assessments
• Partner with Product Marketing Managers and Product Management teams to ensure launch deliverables are completed on schedule
• Facilitate launch readiness reviews and drive alignment across all launch stakeholders
• Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies and drive mitigation plans to ensure successful launch execution
• Support the operational framework for go-to-market planning and execution across product portfolios
• Coordinate cross-functional GTM activities spanning marketing, sales, enablement, customer success, support, and communications
• Manage GTM calendars, launch schedules, planning processes, and governance mechanisms
• Establish repeatable launch and GTM processes, templates, and best practices to improve operational efficiency
• Ensure alignment between product roadmaps, marketing priorities, and revenue objectives
• Cross-Functional Program Management
• Drive strategic Product Marketing initiatives and operational projects
• Facilitate collaboration across Product Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams
• Lead recurring program reviews, status meetings, and stakeholder communications
• Develop executive-ready updates and dashboards to communicate progress, risks, and outcomes
• Support annual planning, business reviews, and organizational priority-setting activities
• Define and track launch and GTM success metrics
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms that provide visibility into program health and execution
• Analyze program performance and identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement
• Support post-launch retrospectives and business impact assessments
• Drive continuous improvement of launch management and GTM operational processes
• Implement scalable workflows and governance models to support organizational growth
• Create and maintain program documentation, playbooks, templates, and operating procedures
• Promote consistency and standardization across Product Marketing programs
• Reports to: VP of Product & Solutions Marketing