Marketing Operations Analyst

Job Description Workday Job Profile: Marketing Operations A nalyst Business/Posting Title: Marketing Operations Analyst Grade: 8 Job Summary: A Marketing Project Analyst is accountable for the planning and efficient execution of marketing creative assets, including ensuring on time delivery and quality assurance.  They will serve as the day-to-day lead on creative projects through effective communication and documentation of critical information, building relationships with Marketing Team members, and demonstrating a passion for Advance Auto Parts customers and our products and services. They will always seek team alignment to increase efficiency and create an environment for the best possible creative work. What will you do? M anage project capacity and workload balance for the PMO team . This includes identifying bottlenecks, negotiating scopes and timelines as needed , handling complex projects. Train , onboard and mentor Marketing Promotions Specialist s. Review and assess project requests, and communicate with stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives ; Open and manage all projects through Workfront software Create schedules and confirm budget and other necessary resources needed to initiate the project, as required Keep all projects on schedule via communication with resources and stakeholders; alert team to risks to schedules or budget Gather resource assignments for each project Organize and lead necessary meetings, including pre-kickoff, project kick-off, and post-delivery evaluation, along with consistently relaying status updates; participate in meetings as campaign manager as needed for certain assigned projects Maintain detailed records of all projects and communicate project progress and updates to all stakeholders, including meeting recaps. Plan and manage production team tasks, including electronic proofing and acting as facilitator for key stakeholder feedback. Proactively identify risks during project lifecycle and recommend solutions Assist with campaign management for select initiatives, which may include reviewing briefs and delivering final assets. This position will not be responsible for managing a team or direct reports but will need to indirectly guide co-workers through influence. Location & Work Availability: This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina . QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrates a growth mindset, a desire to drive continuous project management improvements and a desire to learn the Advance Auto Parts business and brand standards Aptitude to collaborate in a matrix organization Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships both within the Project Management team and cross-functionally Demonstrates a high level of accountability through delivering results, proactively developing solutions, and time management skills Exhibits a customer-oriented mindset; Consistently considers how to support the organization through exceptional customer service Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills Comfortable holding others accountable and facilitating alignment to move efforts forward Uses creative problem solving to resolve issues and overcome roadblocks; applies critical thinking to understand what may be causing problems and recommends operational improvements. Ability to communicate (written & verbal) with and present to all levels of the organization Works independently with minimal supervision (self-motivated) Working knowledge of Project Management principles Experience with Workfront or an equivalent project management software and MS Office, including Teams Certifications, Experience, and Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing , Business, Communications or related field ~ 3 year s ’ experience managing projects Or equivalent combination of experience and/or education Benefits Summary: We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits Company Overview: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com . 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