At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Berlin
About the role
- We are looking for a proactive Marketing Program Manager to join the Growth Operations team and serve as the central engine behind N26’s most visible marketing initiatives.
- In this role, you will own and drive complex, multi-channel marketing projects end-to-end - ranging from major product launches to brand awareness campaigns, social media initiatives, and lifestyle/sponsorship drives.
- Acting as a strategic partner from ideation to execution, you will work hand-in-hand with Product and Brand Marketers to navigate the marketing lifecycle and bring our value propositions to life.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning and execution - Own the end-to-end cross-functional planning and project management for major marketing campaigns, product launches, and cultural moments, partnering with Product and Brand Marketers from initial ideation to final delivery.
- Optimize Creative Throughput - Oversee the end-to-end creative workflow, tracking KPIs, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple projects while ensuring the final output meets our high-quality standards.
- Orchestrate cross-functional teams - Serve as the central hub connecting Product Marketing, Creative, Channel Specialists, Product, Tech, and Regional General Managers. Partner closely with Marketing Operations, Legal, and Compliance to secure required assessments and campaign approvals efficiently.
- Enforce process and accountability - Leverage modern project management tooling to track progress, eliminate bottlenecks, and collaborate stakeholders across all seniority levels to meet critical deadlines.
- Master resource and budget allocation - Forecast creative resource needs and manage production budgets, including internal allocations and external agency/freelance costs to ensure maximum cost efficiency and ROI.
- Coordinate global distribution - Align launch schedules and distribution across all marketing channels, ensuring that every campaign touchpoint is synchronized and optimized for impact.
- Manage external partnerships - Lead negotiations and maintain relationships with agencies, vendors, and freelancers, ensuring external partners meet our strict quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
Requirements
- Proven program management track record - Strong, hands-on experience managing complex, high-volume projects end-to-end.
- Tool fluency - Practical expertise in project management software.
- Financial and resource acumen: You are highly proficient in budget management and resource forecasting, with a proven track record of negotiating with external vendors to optimize production costs.
- Cross-functional leadership: You have a get stuff done mentality and strong interpersonal skills, allowing you to influence senior stakeholders and align teams across Product, Creative, and Marketing.
- Adaptability and high energy - High level of motivation, drive, and a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication skills - Fluent in English.
- Meticulous quality control - You have an unwavering eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence, ensuring that every piece of creative work is consistent with N26 brand guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Preferred qualifications
- Broad marketing experience or prior collaboration with marketing teams is highly preferred.
- Jira experience is a strong plus
- German is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive personal development budget
- Work from home budget
- Discounts to fitness & wellness memberships
- Language apps
- Public transportation
- Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account as well as subscriptions for friends and family members
- Additional day of annual leave for each year of service
- A relocation package with visa support for those who need it
Skills
- Jira
- Asana
- MS Project
