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Interim CMO
<p>Are you an accomplished marketing leader experienced in organizational turnarounds and building high-performing teams from the ground up? Our client is seeking an Interim CMO to lead a total marketing function reboot, drive strategic transformation, and support a major brand integration following acquisition. This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing generalist with a consulting, professional services, B2B, and/or healthcare background to make a rapid impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Scope & Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Assess the current marketing team structure and departmental performance</li><li>Lead and oversee implementation of marketing automation (Salesforce Marketing Cloud migration from HubSpot), partnering with external consultants and acting as internal liaison to ensure effective stakeholder communication</li><li>Build a strategic marketing roadmap and prioritize initiatives for short- and long-term success</li><li>Manage agency relationships and collaborate directly with external partners and internal stakeholders</li><li>Spearhead brand integration and drive organizational change</li><li>Reboot the entire marketing function, delivering structure, vision, and execution in an environment lacking established processes</li><li>Mentor, train, and upskill an established team of marketing professionals (5-10 team members)</li><li>Hire and onboard a new Marketing Director as part of the transformation</li><li>Manage the marketing budget and ensure optimal allocation of resources</li></ul>
<p>Technical/Professional Requirements:</p><ul><li>Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and HubSpot, including migration best practices</li><li>Proven background in B2B marketing (healthcare experience highly preferred; B2G a plus)</li><li>Strong consulting/professional services experience</li><li>Demonstrated success in strategic leadership, turnaround work, and ROI-driven marketing initiatives</li><li>Track record of integrating multiple brands and driving measurable results</li></ul><p>What We’re Looking For:</p><ul><li>Examples of past marketing department turnarounds with clear ROI outcomes</li><li>Ability to reboot/rebuild marketing functions and integrate up to 20 brands</li><li>Evidence of strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and mentoring capability</li><li>Strong B2B marketing experience, ideally in healthcare or adjacent fields; B2G exposure is a strong differentiator</li></ul><p>This interim leadership role is ideal for a CMO-level professional seeking an opportunity to create immediate value and lasting transformation. Engage with senior stakeholders, impact key strategic projects and shape the future of a dynamic organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Ready to lead change? Submit your resume today.</p><p><br></p>
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  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 70.00 - 80.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you an accomplished marketing leader experienced in organizational turnarounds and building high-performing teams from the ground up? Our client is seeking an Interim CMO to lead a total marketing function reboot, drive strategic transformation, and support a major brand integration following acquisition. This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing generalist with a consulting, professional services, B2B, and/or healthcare background to make a rapid impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Scope & Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Assess the current marketing team structure and departmental performance</li><li>Lead and oversee implementation of marketing automation (Salesforce Marketing Cloud migration from HubSpot), partnering with external consultants and acting as internal liaison to ensure effective stakeholder communication</li><li>Build a strategic marketing roadmap and prioritize initiatives for short- and long-term success</li><li>Manage agency relationships and collaborate directly with external partners and internal stakeholders</li><li>Spearhead brand integration and drive organizational change</li><li>Reboot the entire marketing function, delivering structure, vision, and execution in an environment lacking established processes</li><li>Mentor, train, and upskill an established team of marketing professionals (5-10 team members)</li><li>Hire and onboard a new Marketing Director as part of the transformation</li><li>Manage the marketing budget and ensure optimal allocation of resources</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-14T18:23:42Z

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