Senior Manager, Content Marketing

About the position

Harness is building a high-impact Content Marketing team focused on creating compelling, persona-based content that drives engagement, thought leadership, and demand across the full funnel. As Senior Manager, Content Marketing, you’ll take a leading role in shaping the strategy and execution of content initiatives that elevate Harness’ brand and support key go-to-market motions. You’ll bring together creativity, technical fluency, and operational discipline to develop high-performing content and lead a small team of writers, contractors, and contributors. This is a hands-on role that blends strategic thinking with execution—ideal for a builder who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Harness’ content marketing strategy across priority personas and stages of the buyer journey
• Create and oversee content across various formats—blogs, videos, ebooks, social media, landing pages, email, etc.—aligned to campaign, product, and brand goals
• Partner closely with product marketing, demand gen, and brand to ensure messaging consistency and maximize content performance
• Manage and mentor a growing team of content creators, including full-time writers and freelance contributors
• Build and maintain a strategic content calendar across launches, campaigns, and themes
• Leverage SEO, performance data, and audience insights to continuously improve content quality and impact
• Ensure editorial excellence—clarity, tone, accuracy, and voice—across all public-facing content
• Develop and support content for executive thought leadership, technical deep dives, customer stories, and product education
• Partner with digital marketing to optimize distribution and performance through owned and paid channel

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in B2B content marketing, with 2+ years in a leadership or team lead role
• Deep understanding of developer, DevOps, or technical software audiences
• Proven ability to drive content strategy and execution that supports pipeline and brand awareness
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience producing long- and short-form content
• Strong project management skills and comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with SEO, performance analytics, and content measurement tools
• A collaborative, self-starter mindset—comfortable leading and executing simultaneously

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with open source, developer relations, or security/DevOps topics is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events
• Monthly internet reimbursement