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Senior Manager, Strategic Events

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United States , Palo Alto

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Salary:

170000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Strategic Events is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the vision, design, and execution of a variety of event programs. You will not only manage the logistical complexities of these events but also serve as a strategic partner, ensuring every touchpoint aligns with overarching business goals. Beyond production, you will act as a foundational mentor, elevating the collective expertise of the events team through coaching, process improvement, and strategic oversight.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the end-to-end strategy for major event series, transforming high-level business objectives into immersive and impactful experiences
  • Partner with internal leadership, marketing, and sales teams to define event KPIs and ensure cross-functional alignment
  • Manage large-scale event budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility while maximizing production value and ROI
  • Navigate and manage high-level vendor relationships, ranging from creative agencies to global production houses
  • Serve as a dedicated mentor to event staff, providing guidance on professional growth and technical skill-building
  • Audit and refine event workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and team productivity
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to educate the broader team on modern best practices
  • Ensure all events maintain a consistent, premium brand identity across all physical and digital environments
  • Oversee content strategy and speaker management to ensure programs resonate with the target audience

Requirements:

  • 8–10+ years in corporate event management, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, high-visibility event programs
  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity
  • a passion for coaching and developing team members
  • Ability to look beyond logistics to focus on long-term strategy, using data and feedback to evolve programs year-over-year
  • Exceptional executive presence
  • comfortable presenting strategies and results to senior stakeholders
What we offer:
  • Remote-First Work
  • Robust Insurance Benefits
  • Flexible Time Away
  • The Best Teammates
  • Experience Ambassadors
  • Open and Honest Culture
  • Well-Being and Growth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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