Director of Lifecycle Marketing

Company: Study.com
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Our mission is to open the door to the life-changing impact of education. We build market-leading, online college credit and test-preparation solutions that help working adults earn their degrees, advance their careers, and achieve economic mobility. Recognized by Fast Company and GSV 150 as one of the world's most innovative education companies, we are also at the forefront of AI-first learning, combining artificial intelligence with the latest learning science to improve access and outcomes at scale. Our product is our impact. Through our Keys to College and Keys to the Classroom initiatives, we have saved students over $700 million in tuition and enabled hundreds of thousands of learners to pursue and succeed in careers across nursing, teaching, counseling, business, and other high-demand fields. We are deeply focused on measurable outcomes and building products that create meaningful, lasting change in people's lives. About the Role Study.com is seeking a strategic, data-driven Director of Lifecycle Marketing to architect and scale customer journeys that drive new members, retention, and long-term value. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll define and execute lifecycle strategies across customer acquisition, onboarding, engagement, and win back—while embedding personalized AI-powered workflows into every stage of the customer experience. You'll lead channel owners across email, SMS, push, CRO and GTM strategy, and collaborate closely with Growth, Product, Content, Creative, and Data Science to power sustainable SaaS growth. This role is based in our Mountain View, CA office and is hybrid in office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. What You'll Do Develop and execute a full-funnel lifecycle marketing strategy that improves acquisition, reduces churn, and increases LTV across all user segments. Lead journey mapping and leverage AI tools to manage automated workflows based on customer behavior, lifecycle stage, and predictive analytics to identify key friction points and opportunities Collaborate with the Product team to analyze customer data and co-lead CRO testing programs, identifying patterns and opportunities to grow Study.com's member base and increase CVR, retention, and LTV revenue. Implement robust testing and optimization frameworks across lifecycle channels, with clear KPIs and cohort tracking. Partner with Product, BI, and Engineering to drive data-enriched lifecycle experiences—including event-based triggers, dynamic messaging, and cross-channel orchestration. Share strategic insights and performance results with leadership, developing KPIs and forecasts that align with broader marketing and business objectives. Direct go-to-market (GTM) strategy and execution efforts, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive positioning, messaging, and launch plans that drive product adoption and business growth. Lead, develop, and actively contribute as both a player and coach to a high-performing team of lifecycle and product marketers, driving strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across all initiatives. What You'll Bring To The Role 10 years of experience in lifecycle or retention marketing, ideally within a high-scale SaaS or subscription-based product Expertise in behavioral segmentation, event-based triggers, funnel design, and customer journey automation Strong track record in email, SMS, push, and in-product messaging—with deep knowledge of modern lifecycle platforms Fluency in A/B testing, funnel analysis, cohort tracking, and predictive churn modeling Demonstrated experience using generative AI tools for campaign ideation, copy creation, personalization, or automated segmentation Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and align lifecycle marketing with product and growth goals Analytical AI forward mindset with strong collaboration skills and a hands-on leadership style Nice To Have Prior work in edtech, consumer SaaS, or mission-driven technology companies The salary range for this position is $150,000-$190,000 per year. Pay is dependent upon factors including skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. At Study.com, we know that strong communities are built on the power of our diversity, and we respect and strive to understand for the diverse identities, race, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives of our team members. Our work and company culture have been consistently recognized, including: Inc. Best Place to Work Fortune Great Places to Work – Best Workplaces in the Bay Area Golden Bridge Awards – Gold Winner, Corporate Social Responsibility San Francisco Business Times & Silicon Valley Business Journal – Best Places to Work Study.com provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements. Study.com complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Additionally, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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