Senior Manager, Content Marketing

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

• 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

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

• Ideally someone who is located in the Bay Area and willing to work Hybrid from our SF office but we will consider remote within the US.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
• Quarterly Harness TGIF-Off / 4 days
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
• Recharge & Reset Program
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Commuter benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $165,000 and $190,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.  The compensation package for this position also includes a commission/variable component, which is based on performance, plus equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.harness.io/company/careers. 

A valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required

• Harness Grabs a $150m Line of Credit
• Welcome Split!
• SF Business Times - 2024 - 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area
• Forbes - 2024 America's Best Startup Employers
• SF Business Times - 2024 Fastest Growing Private Companies Awards
• Fast Co - 2024 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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