Senior Manager, Content Marketing

About UsSophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.Role SummaryAs an experienced, outcome-focused Content Marketing leader you will help build and nurture our new content marketing team and elevate how content drives growth across the business. In this role, you will oversee the content strategy, manage a dispersed content marketing team, and ensure we deliver impactful, high‑quality content aligned to business priorities, customer needs, and brand objectives. You will play a crucial part in shaping our narrative, supporting revenue goals, accelerating product adoption, and strengthening our presence across key markets. Through your leadership of our Content Marketing team, you will help convey our brand voice and message, increase engagement with our security, product and customer stories, and drive measurable impact across the audience journey – from prospects and existing Sophos customers to our channel partners and the wider security industry. This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of content in accelerating achievement of business goals, loves enabling a team of specialists to turn ideas into real-world outputs, and can translate strategic objectives into content that over performs. \nWhat You Will DoContent Leadership & StrategyOwn and evolve the global content marketing strategy to support brand awareness, new logo growth, customer expansion, product launches, customer retention, and thought leadershipTranslate business objectives into actionable content plans across the entire buyer and customer lifecycleLead content planning and prioritization across channels, audiences, and regionsEnsure all content aligns with brand messaging, positioning, and strategic product marketing narrativesOptimize the use of AI-powered technologies to accelerate content creation, effectively balancing AI with human expertise and oversightTeam Management & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a team of regionally-dispersed content creatorsEstablish clear roles, workflows, and metrics to ensure operational excellenceFoster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvementContent Creation & OversightOversee the development of high‑impact content including thought leadership, whitepapers, case studies, web pages, email copy, video scripts, social content, and moreReview and elevate content quality, ensuring clarity, accuracy, consistency, and brand alignmentPartner with our Brand/Creative Services teams to collaborate on the delivery compelling multimedia contentCross‑Functional CollaborationWork closely with the wider marketing and Go-to-Market group to understand priorities and turn them into effective content strategiesEnsure content supports key commercial initiatives such as campaigns, launches, ABM programs, sales enablement, and customer expansionBuild strong internal relationships to source insights, customer stories, and subject‑matter expertiseOwns the effective communication of content resources and how to take advantage of them across the marketing and wider go-to-marketing group, ensuring communications are aligned with broader internal communication effortsPerformance, Analytics & OptimizationDefine content KPIs tied to business outcomesTrack content performance using analytics tools and deliver regular insights and recommendationsDrive a culture of experimentation and data‑driven optimization across formats and channelsContent Governance & OperationsMaintain a centralized editorial calendar mapped to company prioritiesOversee content governance, workflows, documentation, and scalable processesManage budgets and agency relationshipsWhat You Will BringProven ability to connect content strategy to commercial outcomes, revenue goals, and customer needsExperience managing and growing high‑performing content teamsExperience of cybersecurity solutions in the Sophos portfolio, with particular interest in Endpoint, Firewall, MDR and security servicesStrong editorial judgement and exceptional writing/editing skillsDeep understanding of SEO, content distribution, and multi‑channel strategyStrong cross‑functional partnerships and alignment with business prioritiesExperience managing and growing high‑performing content teamsAbility to create a high‑performing content team delivering consistently impactful, on‑brand contentExperience of social media platforms and social content creation technologiesAbility to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams while working remotelyAbility to translate complex ideas into easy-to-consume outputsAbility to manage multiple initiatives, stakeholders, and deadlines with strong project management skillsStrong communications skills\nIn the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $141,000 to $235,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional  compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.  A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. #li-MG1#B2#Li-remoteReady to Join Us?At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos?·   Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.·   Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit·   Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy·   Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities·   Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint·   Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp·   Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge ·   Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeingOur Commitment To YouWe’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity.   We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team.  All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation.  We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. Data ProtectionIf you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos.  If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights.  For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered | Sophos