Global Business Events Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Oversee on-site operations; handle escalations, ensure safety, and implement contingency plans to provide an exceptional attendee experience.

• Take full ownership of program management for designated global events from initial concept through execution and final closeout.

• Lead core event teams regularly; facilitate decision-making, eliminate obstacles, and coordinate various workstreams (including content, branding, exhibitor/sponsor relations, logistics/operations, project coordination, and satellite events).

• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Product Management to develop event strategy, objectives, and success metrics; ensure that messaging and deliverables align with business priorities.

• Construct and manage event budgets (exceeding $3M), project spending, monitor financial performance, and seek opportunities for cost optimization.

• Establish and maintain event governance and standards, including templates, playbooks, and SOPs, to guarantee consistent and scalable planning and execution for global events.

• Source, negotiate, and oversee contracts for venues, sponsors/exhibitors, and third-party vendors in partnership with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, and Finance.

• Develop and implement comprehensive event logistics and operations plans (including timelines, run-of-show, registration, travel, on-site production, risk management, and contingency strategies).

• Act as the primary liaison among key stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Global Marketing, Community Relations, Events, and regional teams) to align expectations and ensure timely delivery.

• Manage RFP and procurement processes to guarantee competitive and compliant vendor selection along with clear scopes of work.

• Design and assess post-event feedback (via surveys, debriefs, and performance reporting) and translate findings into actionable enhancements across the event portfolio.

• Keep abreast of event and experiential marketing trends and benchmark competitor events to propose innovations that boost attendee engagement and business outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Over 5 years of directly related experience in event management for both internal and external corporate events.

• B2B experience is preferred.

• Proven experience in planning and executing both large and small high-profile events.

• At least 5 years of experience in writing promotional copy, managing events, planning and executing campaigns, and providing content for social media, blogs, emails, and websites.

• Strong project management abilities and meticulous attention to detail with a collaborative working style.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in managing social media channels.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan available for eligible employees.

• Bonus pay.