Global Events Manager

We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Global Events Manager to join a Global Executive Events team. This role will be responsible for planning and executing high-touch, executive-level events in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong corporate events experience, exceptional organizational and communication skills, hands-on event production expertise, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, budgets, and timelines simultaneously.

Role: Global Events Manager – Contractor

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Travel: Some travel may be required for on-site event support

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-profile executive events from initial concept through post-event wrap-up.
• Manage multiple event projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and operational standards.
• Partner with Sales, Field Marketing, and other cross-functional teams on audience acquisition and attendee strategy.
• Ensure attendee lists align with account priorities and broader go-to-market objectives.
• Own end-to-end event production, including venue sourcing, run-of-show development, logistics, AV/staging, F&B, signage, and on-site execution.
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, caterers, AV/production companies, and other event vendors.
• Manage vendor contracts, timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Build and manage event budgets, track actual spend against forecasts, reconcile expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide accurate budget reporting and visibility to stakeholders.
• Build and continuously improve event planning processes, documentation, reporting frameworks, and operational workflows.
• Develop scalable planning frameworks that enable consistent execution across the global events program.
• Use event data and performance metrics to evaluate success and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Explore AI and emerging technologies to streamline event workflows, automate reporting, and improve operational efficiency.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in corporate events, executive events, field marketing, or a related event management function.
• Proven experience delivering high-impact, high-profile corporate or executive events.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Hands-on experience with live event production, including AV, staging, F&B, signage, logistics, and on-site operations.
• Proven vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience managing event budgets, forecasting, reconciliation, and variance reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional experiences.
• Data-driven approach to evaluating event performance and improving future programs.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) and Microsoft Excel, including complex spreadsheets.
• Experience with Salesforce and Asana.
• Comfortable using AI tools and emerging technologies to improve event operations and workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Swoogo and/or RainFocus.
• Experience supporting executive-level audiences and high-visibility corporate events.
• Experience working with Sales and Field Marketing organizations.
• Experience developing scalable event operations and processes.