Linux Foundation is hiring a Marketing Communications Manager II

Job Description: The Linux Foundation is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager II, Strategic Open Source Marketing to lead execution and coordination of high-impact marketing initiatives across multiple open source projects. This role is ideal for a dynamic, self-directed professional who excels in fast-paced, remote environments and has a proven track record in developer-focused content management, campaign execution, and cross-functional collaboration.You will lead strategic marketing efforts, partner closely with internal and external stakeholders, and oversee performance reporting across 4–6 key projects. You’ll serve as a key liaison to project leadership and help shape program-level strategies through expert communication, marketing operations, and agile leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Strategic CollaborationLead data-driven content development and integrated marketing efforts for 4–6 open source projects, ensuring alignment with organizational and project-level goals. Act as strategic partner to Project Directors, steering cross-functional initiatives and facilitating implementation of key marketing decisions. Represent project and marketing strategy in stakeholder meetings, synthesizing insights and guiding action plans with clarity and confidence. Marketing Operations & Content PerformanceManage content calendars mapped to campaign milestones and stakeholder engagement objectives. Execute email marketing, digital advertising, and social media campaigns using HubSpot and other modern martech platforms. Monitor and analyze performance across all marketing channels; optimize workflows and report content engagement insights. Event Promotion & Brand VisibilityDrive project presence at key events; make strategic recommendations for maximizing event ROI. Align content promotion with event schedules, launches, and technical milestones to support growth, awareness, and engagement goals. Team Leadership & Organizational DevelopmentMentor junior marketing staff and program coordinators, modeling self-management and organizational best practices. Lead and facilitate meetings across virtual teams globally, encouraging agile decision-making and solution-oriented approaches. Promote a culture of excellence, positivity, and continuous improvement within the team and cross-functional engagements. Leverage AI tools to drive efficiency, productivity and innovation within the marketing organization. Budget & Stakeholder ManagementOversee related project budgets, manage vendor relationships, and make purchases on behalf of projects as needed.Communicate regularly with clients, sponsors, and project committees; provide executive-level reporting and cross-functional coordination support. Qualifications: BS/BA degree required. 6-7 years of progressive marketing or program management experience in a technical or open source environment. HubSpot certification and demonstrated success in content marketing, social media, email, and digital advertising. Strong knowledge of the open source ecosystem and how to effectively engage technical communities. Exceptional communication, organization, and prioritization skills. Ability to travel domestically and internationally 1–4 times per year. * Composed, adaptable, and thrives under pressure with a flexible, collaborative mindset. Additional Information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Salary $100,000 - 114,000 USD