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The Opportunity:

Implements tactical process improvement goals that drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation across business functions. Contributes significantly to the achievement of strategic business objectives by leading efforts in workflow optimization, automation, and operational risk reduction. Manages large process improvement projects and/or processes, overseeing initiatives such as enterprise-wide process standardization, advanced workflow redesigns, and compliance-driven business improvements. Directs the activities of others within projects, ensuring alignment with best practices, organizational goals, and industry benchmarks. Works on complex problems requiring an in-depth evaluation of multiple variable factors, including resource allocation, regulatory adherence, and technology integrations. Adapts precedents and may make departures from traditional approaches to develop innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity. Communicates with and influences senior management, providing insights into process optimization strategies, automation frameworks, and efficiency-driven cost reductions. Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal and external partners who may not be familiar with process improvement methodologies, often requiring persuasive communication to align stakeholders with strategic objectives.

The Marketing Workflow & Process Excellence Manager is responsible for the strategy,

governance, implementation, optimization and adoption of marketing workflow processes and supporting technologies. Through leadership of a team of Workfront and marketing process professionals, this role drives marketing process excellence, platform governance, workflow automation, and operational performance improvements across the global organization.

The position serves as the functional owner of Adobe Workfront and related workflow

technologies, ensuring marketing processes are effectively designed, implemented, measured, governed, and continuously improved. It is accountable for delivering operational results through people, technology, and process optimization while aligning organizational workflows with strategic business objectives.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in business process improvement, workflow management, project management, business transformation and operational excellence.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience and driving organizational initiatives.
• Experience administering or governing enterprise workflow and project management platforms such as Adobe Workfront.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, change management principles, and operational performance management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, or related methodologies preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Advanced knowledge of marketing process management, workflow optimization, and operational excellence principles
• Experience administering and governing enterprise workflow platforms such as Adobe Workfront
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience designing and implementing marketing processes, automation solutions and workflow technologies
• Strong understanding of governance, change management and organizational adoption practices
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation and relationship management skills
• Experience leveraging AI and automation technologies to improve operational effectiveness

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Team Leadership
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of Workfront Administrators and Marketing Process professionals.
  • Establish team goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Allocate resources and oversee execution of operational and strategic initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Workfront & Technology Leadership
  • Own the administration, governance, optimization, and adoption of Adobe Workfront and related workflow technologies.
  • Establish platform standards, best practices, and governance processes.
  • Oversee reporting, automation, integrations, system enhancements, and release management activities.
  • Develop and maintain the Workfront roadmap to support evolving business needs.

• Process Improvement & Implementation
  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of marketing processes and workflow solutions.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable system configurations, automations, reporting, and workflow designs.
  • Drive process standardization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across marketing functions.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and technology solutions to improve productivity and effectiveness.

• Performance & Stakeholder Management
  • Establish and monitor KPIs, adoption metrics, service levels, and operational performance measures.
  • Partner with marketing leaders to prioritize initiatives and drive organizational change.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure solutions deliver measurable business value and support strategic objectives.
    

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$97,500.00 - $156,975.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.