Events Manager, Internal Events

1. About Our Client:This organization operates in the data resilience and security industry, focusing on ensuring that data and AI assets are fully understood, secured, and resilient. It addresses challenges related to the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, the organization serves over 550,000 customers worldwide, supporting business continuity for a broad global client base. 2. About the Opportunity:The Events Manager, Internal Events leads the strategy, planning, and execution of major internal events, including the organization''s flagship annual global sales kickoff with thousands of participants. This role significantly influences employee alignment, engagement, and motivation across the sales organization and contributes to other key incentive and leadership events. It is designed for a strategic event leader who excels in managing complex, high-visibility programs and creating impactful attendee experiences. 3. Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the annual global sales kickoff event, including strategy, budgeting, logistics, production, vendor management, and onsite delivery.• Design engaging event experiences that promote alignment, energy, and business objectives.• Translate business goals into compelling event narratives and attendee journeys.• Manage agencies, vendors, and cross-functional teams to maintain schedules and budgets.• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across various departments.• Oversee project governance, timelines, risk management, and decision-making across multiple workstreams.• Define event success metrics, assess outcomes, and recommend improvements.• Support incentive and leadership summit events as a workstream lead.• Continuously seek process improvements and innovative event formats, including leveraging AI tools. 4. Requirements:• Minimum 6 years of experience in event marketing, production, or management.• Proven experience leading large-scale internal events with audiences exceeding 1,000 attendees.• Strong skills in event strategy, production, logistics, content planning, communications, and experiential design.• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, agencies, vendors, and complex projects.• Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.• Effective collaboration and influence across organizational levels, including executives.• Strong communication skills to align teams and enforce accountability.• Proactive and adaptable problem-solving skills.• Experience using AI tools to enhance productivity and planning.• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally. Bonus Skills• Experience in meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) or incentive travel.• Familiarity with leadership summits, sales kickoffs, or company-wide events.• Proficiency with event management platforms such as Cvent or Swoogo.• Experience with Coupa and Microsoft Office applications.• Knowledge of enterprise AI platforms like Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT. 5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors. 6. Benefits & Perks:• Unlimited paid time off and 12 paid holidays including four global self-care days.• Paid parental leave: eight weeks for all parents, sixteen weeks for birthing parents.• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day.• Mental health support including therapy sessions and digital wellness tools.• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.• Paid volunteer time.• 24/7 virtual veterinary care.• Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options.• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.• Opportunities for learning and professional growth through various platforms and events. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.