Associate Marketing Operations Manager

Kognitos
is at the forefront of revolutionizing the trillion-dollar hyper-automation market. Our mission is to redefine how software is built and maintained by leveraging cutting-edge multi-agent automation platforms. We are pioneering advancements in agentic workflows, enabling machines to reason, plan, and execute tasks in a deterministic fashion.

Our approach elevates debugging to English, bypassing traditional programming languages that struggle to adapt to runtime surprises. Kognitos is building "HAL"—but the friendly, helpful kind—to create systems that align AI safety with business value, solving challenges in efficient fine-tuning, multimodal reasoning, and real-world adaptability.

Our team includes top engineers from Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Pure Storage, and leading tech startups. Many of our engineers have studied at IIT, Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Stanford, UC Berkeley, University of Washington, UIUC, Caltech, and the University of Michigan.

With offices in San Jose, CA, and Bangalore, India, we're building a global center of excellence in AI automation.

At Kognitos, you won't just build software—you'll help shape the future of AI-driven automation.

The Opportunity
As our Associate Marketing Operations Manager, you'll be instrumental in building and scaling the marketing technology infrastructure that powers our hybrid PLG + SLG growth engine. This is a unique role that requires both visionary thinking and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate is someone who can architect the long-term marketing operations function while rolling up their sleeves to implement every workflow, integration, and dashboard personally.

You'll serve as both the strategic architect and the technical implementer, designing scalable systems for our global expansion while executing the day-to-day technical work that makes it all function seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities
Marketing Operations Architecture

• Design and implement end-to-end lead lifecycle workflows across SFDC, HubSpot, , and Intercom
• Build scalable marketing automation sequences that support both product-led and sales-led motions
• Establish lead scoring models and qualification frameworks optimized for AI automation workflows
• Create seamless handoff processes between marketing, SDR, and sales teams

Martech Stack Management

• Serve as technical lead for marketing technology stack including HubSpot, SFDC, , Clearbit, Outreach, and
• Implement and optimize AI-first tools like Clay, 6sense, and other emerging martech solutions
• Maintain data integrity and hygiene across all marketing and sales platforms
• Evaluate, test, and integrate new marketing technologies to enhance campaign performance

Technology & Optimization

• Leverage advanced sales technology including Salesforce, HubSpot, , 6sense, Outreach, and Clay
• Build AI-powered automation sequences that scale personalized outreach
• Create and maintain analytics dashboards that identify trends and growth opportunities
• Leverage AI tools to automate and optimize multi-channel campaign workflows
• Build intelligent lead nurturing sequences using predictive analytics and behavioral triggers
• Implement dynamic content personalization and account-based marketing automation
• Continuously test and iterate on AI-driven optimization strategies

Analytics, Reporting & Performance Management

• Design and maintain comprehensive marketing and GTM dashboards in SFDC, HubSpot, Looker etc.
• Build automated reporting systems that track key metrics across the entire customer journey
• Analyze campaign performance, attribution models, and ROI across all marketing channels
• Provide actionable insights to optimize funnel conversion and campaign effectiveness
• Create detailed documentation for all marketing operations processes and workflows
• Establish governance frameworks for data management and campaign execution
• Train marketing and sales teams on new tools, processes, and best practices
• Continuously improve operational efficiency through process optimization

What We're Looking For
Experience & Expertise

• 5+ years of marketing operations experience at high-growth B2B SaaS companies
• Proven track record building marketing operations functions in hybrid PLG + SLG environments
• Deep hands-on experience with HubSpot, Salesforce, and modern marketing automation platforms and must be comfortable in diving deep into technical configurations, API integrations, and complex workflow builds
• Demonstrated success implementing AI-powered marketing tools and optimization strategies
• Familiarity with account-based marketing (ABM) platforms and methodologies
• Understanding of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and marketing compliance
• SQL knowledge, experience with data visualization tools will be an advantage.

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced expertise in HubSpot workflows, lead scoring, and campaign automation
• Deep knowledge of Salesforce configuration, custom objects, and reporting
• Hands-on experience with Clay, 6sense, Clearbit, and other AI-first marketing technologies
• Proficiency with Looker, Google Analytics, and marketing attribution tools
• Experience with APIs, and workflow automation tools like n8n, Zapier, and marketing technology integrations

Skills & Attributes

• Analytical Mindset: Strong quantitative skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Technical Aptitude: Comfortable with complex technical implementations and troubleshooting
• Process-Oriented: Excellent at creating scalable, repeatable processes and documentation
• Collaborative: Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and product teams
• Growth-Focused: Passionate about using technology to drive measurable business outcomes

Why Join Kognitos
Impact & Growth

• Build the marketing operations foundation for a breakthrough AI company with massive market opportunity
• Work directly with senior leadership to shape go-to-market strategy and execution
• Access to cutting-edge AI and automation tools to enhance your skillset
• Freedom to experiment with emerging martech solutions and innovative approaches
• Work with world-class engineering and product teams building the future of automation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
• Meaningful equity package in a fast-growing, well-funded company
• Health benefits and wellness programs

Culture & Environment

• Collaborate with top-tier talent in an innovation-driven environment
• Direct access to leadership and meaningful input on company strategy
• Opportunity to build and scale processes from the ground up

We're looking for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, who can envision the future of marketing operations while being willing to personally build every workflow, configure every integration, and troubleshoot every technical challenge. You'll architect the systems that will scale our marketing function globally, then roll up your sleeves to implement them hands-on.

If you're passionate about using AI to transform marketing operations, can balance long-term vision with immediate execution needs, and want to make a significant impact at a fast-growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the team that's redefining enterprise automation.
Final note
You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal opportunities provider
Kognitos is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.