Marketo Specialist

Full-time
On-site
$80,000-120,000/yr
Chicago, IL

Job description

Mandatory Skills: We are specifically looking for a Marketo Specialist with strong technical and development capabilities in addition to Marketo expertise.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Lead Marketo Engineer to own the design, architecture, and execution of enterprise‑scale marketing automation solutions using Adobe Marketo Engage. This role provides technical leadership across marketing operations, ensures platform scalability and governance, and acts as the primary Marketo authority for stakeholders across Marketing, Sales Operations, and IT.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex Marketo solutions, including multi‑stream nurtures, lead scoring models, and lifecycle frameworks

  • Own the end‑to‑end Marketo platform strategy, including instance health, scalability, governance, and best practices

  • Serve as the primary technical lead for Marketo, guiding engineers, analysts, and marketers on platform usage and design decisions

  • Design and optimize CRM integrations (Salesforce or equivalent), including lead routing, sync error handling, and data flow optimization

  • Define and enforce Marketo governance standards—naming conventions, folder structures, token strategy, and operational controls

  • Oversee data quality, segmentation strategy, and compliance, ensuring accurate targeting and privacy adherence

  • Drive campaign performance optimization through A/B testing, analytics, and continuous improvement

  • Lead third‑party integrations (REST APIs, webinar platforms, LinkedIn, Adobe Experience Platform, Journey Optimizer, etc.)

  • Proactively monitor and troubleshoot platform, campaign, and integration issues, minimizing business impact

  • Create and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, and operational runbooks

  • Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable Marketo solutions

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 6+ years of experience in Marketing Automation, with 4+ years of deep hands‑on Marketo Engage expertise

  • Proven experience leading enterprise‑scale Marketo implementations

  • Strong command of lead lifecycle management, scoring, routing, and nurture strategy

  • Advanced experience with Salesforce–Marketo integrations and sync troubleshooting

  • Hands‑on knowledge of REST APIs, webhooks, and custom integrations

  • Strong analytical mindset with experience in campaign performance reporting and optimization

  • Ability to lead technical discussions with senior marketing, sales, and IT stakeholders

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Marketo Certified Expert (MCE) or Marketo Certified Architect (MCA)

  • Experience with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO)

  • Exposure to additional Martech platforms (HubSpot, Eloqua, Pardot)

  • Experience in client‑facing, consulting, or managed services environments

  • Prior experience mentoring or leading Marketo engineers or marketing operations teams

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience

More information

Minimum education level

Bachelor's

Experience level

Senior (5-7 years)

Job skills

Marketo Automation

Lead Scoring

Email Marketing

Campaign Management

Analytics Tracking

CRM Integration

A/B Testing

Client company information

The client company is confidential. Details will be shared after mutual interest is confirmed.

Company overview

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cbl solutions

Staffing and Recruiting·201-1,000 employees

CBL Solutions delivers enterprise-grade IT talent and delivery support for organizations operating at scale. Based in the United States with a global delivery footprint, CBL specializes in rapid, compliant staffing and delivery models across complex technology environments. Clients rely on CBL to reduce time-to-impact, manage risk, and maintain quality while hiring at speed. CBL operates across the U.S. and India using a structured hybrid model—onsite, nearshore, and offshore—designed to balance cost, control, and collaboration without sacrificing outcomes. Supporting Critical IT Hiring and Delivery in 2025 CBL works with growth-stage and enterprise organizations where hiring delays, compliance risk, and delivery gaps create real business exposure. The firm focuses on start-ready talent, governance-first delivery, and measurable outcomes, helping leaders move from requisition to execution faster and with greater confidence. Rather than optimizing for volume alone, CBL emphasizes fit, readiness, and accountability—so teams integrate quickly and perform predictably in production environments. Why CBL Solutions • Rapid Talent Deployment: Start-ready IT talent deployed in days, not months, with fit assurance to reduce procurement and delivery risk. • Enterprise Compliance & Quality Assurance: Governance, vetting, and compliance built into every engagement—aligned with CIO, security, and procurement standards. • Scalable Recruiting Capacity: Dedicated recruiter teams designed to support high-volume, high-complexity hiring without bottlenecks. • Hybrid Delivery Framework: Flexible onsite, nearshore, and offshore delivery pods with clear control and risk tiers. • Outcome-Driven Engagements: Focused on time-to-impact, cost of delay avoided, and retention—connecting talent decisions to business results. CBL Solutions is engaged when IT hiring must move fast, stay compliant, and deliver measurable value from day one.