Technical Marketing Manager

Job Title: Technical Marketing Manager

Overview:
Join a dynamic leader in the Retail/E-commerce industry as a Technical Marketing Manager and play a pivotal role in bridging marketing, data, product, and engineering teams. This contract opportunity is perfect for a technically fluent marketer who is passionate about optimizing martech stacks, driving personalization at scale, and exploring innovative AI-driven solutions. In this role, you'll own the performance and evolution of marketing technology, ensure flawless campaign execution, and provide strategic insights to leadership—all while working in a collaborative, hybrid environment in Oakland, CA. If you're a problem-solver with a knack for cross-functional collaboration and a curiosity for cutting-edge marketing technology, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Required Skills:

• 5–7+ years of experience in marketing technology and lifecycle marketing
• Hands-on expertise with Braze or similar ESP/CEP platforms, including segmentation, Liquid/templating, and campaign orchestration
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with data, product, and engineering teams
• Experience managing martech platforms, integrations, and APIs
• Strong project management skills using tools like Jira, Asana, or Airtable
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Curiosity about agentic AI, martech innovation, and adaptive learning systems

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with marketing automation and workflow optimization tools
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in marketing
• Familiarity with data analytics and customer engagement metrics
• Prior experience in a fast-paced E-commerce or retail environment

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of professional experience in martech, lifecycle marketing, or related roles
• Prior contract or consulting experience in a similar capacity

Other Requirements:

• Location: Hybrid in Oakland, CA (3 days onsite: Mon, Wed, Thu; Tuesday remote, no Fridays)
• Weekly commitment: 32 hours/week
• Contract duration: 6–8 weeks, with a target start within 1 week of offer
• Availability for potential short-term travel or onsite meetings as needed

DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.