Manager, Global Events (AMER)

About Our Client

The organization operates as a market leader within the Search AI, data analytics, and cloud software industries, providing a high-scale enterprise platform that unifies real-time search capabilities with advanced artificial intelligence. Trusted by over 50% of Fortune 500 companies, the enterprise directly addresses the challenge of managing structured and unstructured data at scale. With specialized solutions spanning vector search, SIEM security, and full-stack observability, the organization enables global enterprises to accelerate decision-making, secure cloud workloads, and build generative AI applications.

About the Opportunity

The Manager, Global Events (AMER) will step into a high-visibility event strategy and execution role responsible for leading the Americas leg of the organization's flagship global event series (ElasticON). This position takes end-to-end operational ownership of translating global event visions into high-impact, regional in-person experiences for enterprise customers, developers, executive prospects, and partner ecosystems. Blending physical production logistics with integrated demand generation and pipeline analytics, the Manager serves as the primary regional director—directly driving brand awareness, partner sponsor revenue, and measurable sales pipeline across the AMER market.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational planning, budgeting, spatial design, and execution for the Americas flagship ElasticON tour and regional developer conferences
• Direct full-lifecycle event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, audiovisual (AV) production, registration flows, catering, temporary staffing, and onsite command center operations
• Partner cross-functionally with Demand Generation, Product Marketing, Regional Sales, Customer Success, and Corporate Communications teams to align event programming with GTM objectives
• Oversee event technology stacks, CRM lead routing (Salesforce), registration engines (Cvent), and post-event analytics reporting (Tableau)
• Coordinate audience acquisition strategies, target account invitations, pre-event promotional campaigns, and automated lead-nurturing workflows
• Manage event content schedules, speaker logistics, keynote rehearsals, and executive briefing programs
• Oversee sponsor fulfillment, exhibition hall layouts, sponsor package deliverables, and vendor performance contracts
• Formulate comprehensive risk mitigation plans, health and safety protocols, and contingency procedures to guarantee seamless event delivery
• Execute post-event performance analyses to measure lead conversion rates, pipeline acceleration, and return on event investment (ROEI)

Requirements

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience leading large-scale B2B technology conferences, flagship user summits, or field marketing programs
• Demonstrated history managing complex, multi-city event tours from venue contracting through lead processing and post-event reporting
• Background in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, Search AI, data analytics, or cybersecurity sectors is strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency managing multi-hundred-thousand-dollar event budgets and negotiating complex vendor contracts
• Hands-on technical experience with event platforms and marketing stacks, including Cvent, Salesforce, Tableau, and Google Workspace
• Exceptional cross-functional stakeholder management skills within global matrixed technology enterprises
• Willingness and capability to travel extensively throughout the Americas (AMER) region and work flexible event schedules
• Native or professional fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is considered a strong plus