Manager, Content Marketing & Strategy

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity. We are seeking a Manager, Content Marketing & Strategy to lead a team of content strategists, while serving as a hands-on editorial authority and senior point of contact for mission-critical accounts, and helping shape the future of marketing through applied AI and the evolution of scalable content products and processes within our marketing organization. This role is ideal for a leader who both enjoys building teams and being hands-on with execution when needed, elevating craft, and is comfortable going down the AI frontier rabbit holes to understand where it does and does not make sense. What you'll be doing: Team Leadership, Growth & Escalation Oversight Primary goal: Build and enable a high-performing content team while providing senior-level coverage for high-risk or high-value situations. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of content strategists and editors across multiple manufacturing and industrial verticals Set clear standards for content quality, strategic thinking, and client engagement Serve as the senior escalation point for content-related challenges, delivery risks, or customer concerns Provide guidance and intervention on mission-critical accounts when the stakes, visibility, or complexity are high Partner with account leadership, marketing leadership, and operations to ensure alignment and resolution during escalations Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and calm problem-solving under pressure Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to content team members, balancing quality, efficiency, and professional growth Success looks like : A confident team that knows when to escalate, trusts leadership support, and consistently delivers high-quality work for even the most demanding accounts. Content Strategy, Editorial Excellence & Client Stewardship Primary goal: Ensure content excellence and strategic alignment for both core programs and high-visibility customer work. Serve as the senior editorial authority and final quality bar for flagship content, including whitepapers, ebooks, research reports, and executive thought leadership Provide direct editorial and strategic involvement for mission-critical customers, especially during launches, repositions, or escalations Shape content strategies for integrated campaigns, account-based initiatives, and industry-specific programs Translate complex manufacturing, engineering, and industrial topics into compelling, customer-centric narratives Ensure content aligns with brand voice, messaging frameworks, buyer-journey intent, and customer objectives, while also leveraging SEO best practices Establish repeatable editorial frameworks that scale across clients and verticals Success looks like: Customers view content as a strategic asset, trust leadership involvement during critical moments, and see consistent quality across engagements. AI Strategy, Experimentation & Enablement (Including Client Impact) Primary goal: Apply AI in ways that improve outcomes for teams and customers—without compromising trust or quality. Act as a senior AI content strategist within marketing, with awareness of client-facing implications Evaluate and pilot AI tools that support content creation, editing, research, optimization, and campaign planning, eventually broadening AI discovery into other marketing areas Design and evolve the prompt frameworks, parameters, and governance standards that guide AI-generated content Ensure AI usage enhances speed and insight while protecting brand voice, accuracy, and client confidence - providing e