As an ABM Marketing Manager at Chainguard, you will lead 1:1 Account-Based Marketing (ABM) initiatives for high-value strategic accounts, empowering organizations to secure their software supply chain. You will partner with sales, field marketing, product marketing, and strategic account teams to develop and execute multi-channel ABM programs rooted in Chainguard’s mission to deliver end-to-end security and transparency for modern software development. Your work will enhance our impact with customers who prioritize security, trust, and innovation.
ResponsibilitiesLead the design, execution, and optimization of 1:1 ABM campaigns for strategic accounts—tailoring messaging, content, events, and engagement strategies that showcase Chainguard’s commitment to securing open source and enterprise software.
Collaborate with Field Marketing and Events to leverage existing Chainguard-sponsored events and/or design bespoke experiences for strategic accounts, highlighting our unique approach to software provenance and integrity.
Partner cross-functionally with sales, BDRs, digital, campaigns, and product marketing teams to ensure ABM initiatives align to account objectives and the trusted buyer personas—spanning CISOs, software engineering leaders, and infrastructure decision-makers seeking robust supply chain security.
Champion data-driven insights and reporting by utilizing tools such as Clay Intent Data and Salesforce to monitor engagement, measure pipeline impact, and optimize ROI. Translate data into actionable recommendations for campaign enhancements, all while driving towards Chainguard’s standards of transparency and measurable business outcomes.
Drive executive engagement by partnering with sales leadership to develop high-impact, executive-level programs. Foster alignment and trust with C-level decision-makers in key industries by communicating Chainguard’s value in addressing evolving security threats.
Innovate ABM outreach through modern tactics, including themed call blitzes focused on pressing supply chain pain points, strategic gifting aligned with Chainguard’s “secure by default” ethos, and multi-channel personalization with tailored playbooks that demonstrate our depth in security and developer experience.
7+ years of B2B marketing experience in startups and high-growth/scaled technology organizations, including at least 3 years leading ABM and enterprise demand generation programs for security-focused products or developer platforms.
Deep familiarity with marketing technical solutions to developer and technical audiences—particularly CISOs, security teams, and software engineering/infrastructure leaders. Experience with open source and enterprise cloud platforms is strongly valued.
Experience collaborating closely with sales teams to achieve ambitious revenue goals in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Strong analytical skills and comfort with data, enabling measurement of campaign engagement, performance, and impact, all in the context of Chainguard’s commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, thriving in Chainguard’s culture of high trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.
About Us
Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains.
Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default.
Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source.
We live and breathe our company values:
We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.
We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.
We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.
We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.
A few of the benefits we offer:
- Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
- Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!).
- 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck.
- ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
- 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year.
- For a full list of our benefits and rewards, click here.
If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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