Senior Corporate Events Manager

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Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in high-growth organizations, preferably within the technology sector.
• Demonstrated expertise leading large-scale owned and sponsored programs with proficiency in event management platforms and registration systems.
• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and CMM (Certificate in Meeting Management) certifications preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional capacity to perform effectively under pressure while handling multiple projects, tight deadlines, and unexpected complexities.
• Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to work asynchronously and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Demonstrated experience interacting effectively with executive and senior management teams.
• Exemplary project management and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Proficiency with GitLab and adherence to company travel policies.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of corporate events to amplify our brand story and image at national and international trade shows, internal events, user conferences, and brand activations.
• Manage to event strategy and execution from conception to completion, including lead planning, venue selection, lead management, and on-site delivery.
• Establish event goals and budgets while tracking ROI, engagement metrics, and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop comprehensive marketing plans (pre-event, at-event, post-event) in collaboration with product marketing, content, alliances, demand generation, and field teams.
• Build and manage relationships with external partners and vendors, including contract negotiation to secure optimal terms.
• Partner with cross-functional internal teams to create targeted event agendas, campaigns, and content that meet engagement objectives.
• Oversee creation of event communications and promotion for event programs, in partnership with Demand Generation, Regional Marketing, Product Marketing, and Sales Development teams, to drive attendance and brand recognition.
• Develop and deliver event enablement, including pre-event briefings, on-site guidance, post-event follow-up, and retrospective analyses.
• Solicit speaking sessions for all relevant corporate conferences and industry trade shows.