Vice President, Marketing

CA (NYSE: CA) a $3.5 billion, international publicly traded company is transforming the management of information technology, and is undergoing a transformation itself. We've sharpened our focus on execution, launched a new brand identity and vision for the marketplace, put a new management team in place, focused the Company on systems, security and storage management software for the enterprise, and strengthened relationships with our partners and enviable customer base of 95% of the Fortune 500. Clearly, we are well positioned for the future. We are currently looking for a qualified VP, Marketing to join our Solutions Marketing team at our worldwide headquarters in Islandia, NY.

The VP, Marketing will work through cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to drive business results. Translate business strategies into actionable marketing strategies and tactics while communicating them effectively, efficiently and consistently. Maintain responsibility for all 'external' marketing communications and/or marketing communication vehicles. Create and manage strategic marketing plans for their specific area. Develop tactical plans to execute marketing strategy, putting in place the necessary resources, processes, structure and metrics to support the business goals/objectives. Drive definition, development and standardization of best practices. Monitor and analyze ongoing business results through budget and expense management. Create and manage strategic marketing plans while driving definition, development and standardization of best practices. Ensure that internal and external customer needs are met within a function, business unit, division, or region. Fully accountable for meeting financial, strategic, and operating objectives for a medium-sized function, business unit, division, or region that has significant impact on future company revenues. Manage a budget or P&L.

The ideal candidate will have 12 + years experience in a broad-based marketing background (I.e., product, planning, channel, sales/field, marketing communications or Internet). Expertise in cross-business strategy, program development and customer/partner engagement. A proven ability to make strategic decisions, strong facilitation capabilities and an effective and persuasive communicator and presenter. Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to solve problems effectively. Results oriented with strong time management skills and a strong level of market knowledge. An Ability to drive an organization to deliver in a manner that exceeds customer expectations. Teamwork oriented, customer focused with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Bachelor's Degree in a related field while a Masters in a related field or MBA preferred. Business travel of approximately 5 or less percent yearly is expected for this position.