Marketing Operations Manager

Job Title: SEU Marketing Operations Manager

Location: Malta/Ceuta

Grade: I4.2

PokerStars SEU: A growth story you can be part of

PokerStars is part of Flutter Entertainment, the world’s largest sports betting and iGaming operator, with market leading positions in the US and across the world.
 
As part of our brand’s continual evolution, we’re dialling up the focus on PokerStars Southern Europe, covering France, Portugal and Spain. We combine the ambition of a fast-growing business with the stability and backing of Flutter’s global scale.

We’re building a dynamic team to shape this next chapter with us. You’ll have the freedom to make decisions, take bold moves, and lead game-changing projects. If you’re ambitious, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, you’ll fit right in.

Build the life you want, while making your mark on the future of PokerStars SEU.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Marketing Operations Manager to join Flutter International within the SEU Marketing team.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing marketing finance operations - including budget management, financial reporting, PO tracking, invoicing, accruals and supplier management. You will manage the delivery of all legal contracts, including renewals, new agreements and support during agency pitches.

You will support the wider Marketing function by integrating clear and efficient processes and helping deliver the SEU Marketing Operating Model, ensuring timely and high-quality execution of projects. Given the cross-functional nature of the role, we are looking for a strong communicator who can understand business requirements across multiple teams and ensure alignment.

As PokerStars focuses on growing market share in Southern Europe, this role offers the opportunity to support key marketing operations across multiple disciplines. We are looking for someone exceptionally organised, able to multi-task, and comfortable working within a structured yet agile operations framework.

You will play a central role in implementing and managing effective marketing operations, supporting the execution of department-wide initiatives and ensuring marketing outputs are compliant, documented, automated and traceable. You will also lead and manage specific projects, ensuring they meet business objectives and deadlines.

Sitting within the SEU Regional Marketing team, you will work closely with Media, Engagement, Brand, Creative, and other key functions including Finance, Legal and Commercial.

What you’ll do:

• Support Marketing functions with revenue operations and marketing controls

• Support the creation and integration of the SEU Marketing Operating Model, ensuring controls are implemented

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in identifying efficient processes to improve ways of working across SEU Marketing and the wider business

• Identify, track and report operational risks and issues, providing recommendations and solutions

• Understand and continually improve internal policies and procedures to enhance operating models and workflows

• Manage all marketing finance administration, including raising POs and managing accruals

• Support budget tracking, planning and coordination with SEU Finance

• Oversee legal and contract administration, including data collection, renewals and new contract management

• Provide data-driven insights to support process improvements and operational efficiency

• Manage operational process changes through clear communication

• Act as lead coordinator for SEU Marketing operations, activities and workshops

• Become a subject matter expert on processes, systems and tools that support agile operations

• Deliver stakeholder communication and training

• Manage ad hoc projects as required

What you’ll bring:

• Proven years’ experience managing marketing operations within a complex organisation

• Experience with marketing operations tools and implementing processes to solve business needs

• Experience in marketing finance administration, including POs, accruals and finance systems

• Experience with legal contract processes and working with legal documentation

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

• Resilient, comfortable with ambiguity and experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Creative problem-solver with an innovative mindset

• Confident, effective communicator able to operate at pace

• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work through both formal and informal networks

• Results-driven, self-motivated and solutions-focused

• Fast learner who adapts quickly, embraces challenges and extracts learnings from setbacks

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (beneficial)

• Proven experience delivering best-in-class marketing operations

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver concise and clear narratives

• Numerate and data-savvy, with a data-driven mindset

• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and priorities

• Awareness of core marketing channels, principles and best practices

What you’ll get:

• Discretionary annual performance bonus

• 30 days paid leave

• Health and dental insurance for you, your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)

• Personal life assurance and partial & permanent disability insurance

• The option to join our company pension scheme

• A personal interest allowance to let you learn something new or pursue a hobby

• Competitive learning fund, dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career

• Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of 1,000 EUR for your new addition whilst working for us

• 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay

• Access to an on-site gym.

*Benefits may vary based on location*

Equal opportunities:

At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.

We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at talent@flutterint.com. Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.

Learn more about the work we are doing on Inclusion and Belonging here: https://careers.flutterinternational.com/working-at-flutter-international/diversity-equity-inclusion/