Sponsorships Manager

Position Summary

Specialist Manager, Brand Management

If you're a marketer, creative, communicator, storyteller, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. Deloitte's full-service Marketing, Brand & Communications organization is seeking collaborative creatives, skillful strategists, and marketing masterminds to lead our businesses in exciting new directions. At Deloitte, we combine world-class creativity and business knowledge, insightful strategic thinking, and Deloitte's powerful brand equity to create undeniable impact. If you find opportunity where others don't, thrive in a supportive and diverse team environment, keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends and the latest technology, and apply new ideas to challenge the status quo, then we want your talents in our mix. Together we'll discover new ways to transform out-of-the-box concepts into work that feels like marketing magic.

In this role, you'll contribute to the growth and development of the organization in a variety of ways. Every day you'll have the opportunity to use your skills to bring big ideas to life. We celebrate inquisitive team players who can regularly anticipate, adjust, and act in a rapidly changing market and marketing landscape-and find new opportunities within it.

• Owns and governs Cross-SGM (Category 2) sponsorships, including goals-setting, strategic selection, evaluation, prioritization, stakeholder management, and activation roadmaps.
• Collaborates with US Brand Sponsorships (Category 1 owners) on integrating SGM priorities into marquee brand partnerships, ensuring cohesive activations.
• Advises and guides Portfolio Market Leader (Category 3 owners) on single-SGM sponsorships alignment with enterprise standards, brand guidelines, messaging, and measurement expectations.
• Advises the CMO, Deputy CMO, Portfolio Market Leader, and SGM Leaders on sponsorship value, market relevance, opportunity selection, and long-term partnership strategy. Identifies where Deloitte should convene, lead, partner, or innovate to strengthen the firm's market position.
• Leads Cross-SGM sponsorships governance, establishing clarity in roles, decision rights, operating norms, and collaboration models across teams.
• Drives portfolio-level discipline, including budget frameworks, prioritization guidance, KPI expectations, and measurement of Cross-SGM sponsorship investments.
• Builds Cross-SGM convening platforms, such as the Fortune CXO dinner series, film festival partnerships, leadership convenings, and SGM-sponsored activations at national tentpole moments.
• Delivers measurable business value, strengthening brand perception, unlocking client relationships, supporting account teams, and amplifying Deloitte's leadership across growth markets.

• Executive presence with the ability to engage and advise senior leaders, including the CMO, Deputy CMO, Portfolio Marketing Leader, and SGM leadership.
• Ability to build trust and influence across a diverse, highly matrixed stakeholder environment.
• Strong strategic judgment in evaluating opportunities, setting priorities, and making informed tradeoffs across sponsorship investments.
• Clear and compelling communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas, make recommendations, and demonstrate value propositions.
• Ability to operate across strategic and operational levels, maintaining accountability for outcomes while staying focused on enterprise growth priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to bring together cross-business teams and external partners to deliver cohesive, high-quality experiences.
• People leadership capability, including the ability to manage and mentor junior team members, provide clear guidance, support professional development, and help talent navigate the firm successfully.

• 8+ years of experience in Marketing with a focus on Marketing strategy and planning
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related discipline
• Prior experience working on a virtual team within a highly matrixed organization, preferably for a global corporation or professional services firm
• Microsoft Office Suite skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with integrating various technologies to support marketing efforts
• Understanding of Agile methodology and experience in Workfront are preferred
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future