Vice President, Marketing Technology - Boston

Job Description Summary · For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. · As our global firm grows, we continue to add individu ...

Job description

Job Description Summary

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners.

As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our collegial environment that's marked by low turnover and high energy, you'll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval.

For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

Vice President, Marketing Technology

Role Overview

Reporting to the Global Head of Marketing Operations & Technology, the Vice President, Marketing Technology leads the implementation and ongoing evolution of HarbourVest's global marketing‑technology ecosystem.

Operating at the intersection of Marketing, Technology, Sales, and Data, this role is accountable for ensuring marketing platforms are scalable, well‑governed, and consistently adopted.

The VP translates strategy into execution, turning technology investment into measurable business outcomes, while fostering the long‑term direction of the marketing‑technology stack.

This role requires deep experience with enterprise marketing platforms, with strength in Adobe Experience Cloud, and a proven track record to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives in global environments.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Technology Strategy & Delivery

Translate enterprise and marketing priorities into actionable roadmaps, platform enhancements, and delivery plans
Provide informed recommendations that balance business needs, platform capability, and long‑term sustainability
Ensure marketing‑technology investments deliver measurable value, scalability, and operational stability
Supervise platform product owners to ensure integrated, daily execution across the ecosystem

Platform, Architecture & Integration Leadership

Provide architectural and operational leadership across marketing‑technology products, including Adobe Experience Cloud (e.g., AEM/AEP, CJA, Target, Marketo Engage, Workfront) and other enablement platforms such as Seismic
Partner closely with Technology and Data teams to ensure platforms integrate effectively and meet security, compliance, and enterprise standards
Promote standard design patterns, documentation, and integration practices that reduce complexity and risk

Execution, Governance & Optimization

Lead delivery and ongoing optimization of marketing‑technology initiatives, ensuring strong prioritization, disciplined execution, and consistent outcomes
Establish governance practices that balance innovation with reliability and operational excellence
Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes, improving performance, and accelerating speed‑to‑market

Data & Insights Enablement

Partner with Data, Technology, and BI teams to make marketing data accessible, reliable, and usable for segmentation, measurement, and attribution
Represent marketing needs in enterprise data initiatives, translating use cases into practical data capabilities
Support governance frameworks that improve data quality, consistency, and insight generation

Operating Model, Vendors & Capability Development

Define and evolve the marketing‑technology operating model, including internal roles, partners, and outsourced support
Build scalable delivery capacity that supports global consistency with appropriate regional flexibility
Lead vendor and platform relationships, ensuring clear accountability, cost visibility, and performance management
Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Technology on contract alignment, roadmap planning, and investment optimization

Core Capabilities

This role spans key marketing‑technology capabilities, including:
Marketing & Engagement Platforms – Marketing automation, campaign orchestration, and audience management
Content & Experience Enablement – Content management, workflow tools, DAM, and compliance support
Data & Analytics – Marketing data models, reporting, web analytics, and CRM integration
Integration & Architecture – APIs, identity frameworks, event‑based integrations, and scalable platform design
AI & Automation – Personalization, predictive capabilities, and emerging AI applications

Experience & Qualifications

Senior‑level experience in marketing technology, digital platforms, or marketing operations, ideally in global or regulated environments
Hands‑on leadership operating Adobe Experience Cloud or similarly complex enterprise platforms
Consistent record delivering large‑scale, multi‑platform initiatives
Strong understanding of marketing operations, platform architecture, data governance, and analytics
Demonstrated skill in guiding cross‑functional teams and influencing senior partners
Experience handling vendors, technology portfolios, and delivery partners in matrixed organizations

Leadership Competencies


The ideal candidate will bring:
Clear business judgment – Makes sound decisions that connect technology choices to client engagement and business results.

Strong delivery focus – Turns priorities into action and ensures work gets done well, on time, and with visible impact.

Cross‑functional partnership – Works effectively across Marketing, Technology, Data, and Distribution to move initiatives forward.
Change leadership – Guides teams through new platforms and ways of working with integrity and follow‑through.
People leadership – Builds capable teams, develops talent, and creates accountability.
Continuous improvement mentality – Looks for practical ways to improve how marketing works and adapts as needs evolve.

Salary Range

$160, $240,000.00

This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements.

This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance.

In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.

Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography.

Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.