Senior Marketing Manager

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

As Senior Marketing Manager, you will lead the marketing team supporting business development and growth objectives across the company. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, you will translate business priorities into impactful marketing strategies, drive execution of customer-facing initiatives, and collaborate across functions to strengthen customer engagement, support growth opportunities, and advance organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic marketing initiatives that support business development priorities and company growth objectives.
• Oversees day-to-day marketing operations, prioritizes incoming requests, assigns work, and manages team performance and development.
• Develops and manages the annual marketing plan and budget, including forecasting for events, marketing materials, sponsorships, memberships, merchandise, and external agency support.
• Coordinates cross-functional marketing efforts and aligns stakeholders to deliver marketing initiatives on schedule and in support of business objectives.
• Partners with Corporate Communications, Business Development, and the Integration Management Office (IMO) to maintain consistent brand standards and messaging across marketing materials and integration activities.
• Supports marketing deliverables for Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, and other functions, including presentations, showroom materials, and approved collateral.
• Plans and executes trade shows and symposiums, including event logistics, booth management, collateral development, attendee coordination, and lead capture activities.
• Develops and produces marketing assets, including brochures, presentations, videos, photography, website content, and other customer-facing materials.
• Executes targeted marketing campaigns aligned with defined customer, market, and business priorities.
• Maintains company marketing templates, overviews, and organized file systems to ensure consistency, accessibility, and efficient collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or brand management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute marketing plans, manage budgets, and measure performance against business-aligned key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting business development initiatives, trade shows, customer-facing campaigns, and marketing collateral development.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and marketing production tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-level and customer-facing materials.
• Demonstrated success managing external agencies, creative deliverables, and multiple concurrent priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 40% for events, trade shows, site visits, and customer-facing engagements.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD\&D insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.