Senior Manager – Keynotes, Executive Presentations

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

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Head of Brand and Communications while collaborating closely with Cyera’s leadership.

• Develop and manage the keynote and speaking program from inception to final presentation.

• Transform Cyera’s research, product vision, and customer testimonials into impactful talks that influence audiences and shape the category agenda.

• Establish thought leadership that captures attention and provides executives with a distinctive market perspective.

• Direct the strategy, narrative, and production of keynotes for senior leaders.

• Oversee keynote themes, story frameworks, scripts, slides, rehearsals, and delivery processes.

• Create and lead the executive speaking program for customer conferences and major events.

• Design main-stage programs, including opening and closing keynotes, fireside chats, customer sessions, and panels.

• Collaborate with Events, Product Marketing, and Creative teams to craft a cohesive event narrative.

• Mentor executives, customers, and partners to enhance their presentation skills.

• Assist with executive speaking engagements at industry conferences, analyst events, and media forums alongside the External Comms team.

• Prepare executive content with clear messages and defined objectives.

• Maintain a cohesive narrative across Data Security, Agent Security, and Identity Security.

• Develop a repository of core narratives, evidence points, customer stories, and data.

• Ensure message uniformity from the main stage to the press area.

• Collaborate with executives to cultivate authentic, aligned viewpoints and provide direct, constructive feedback.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of experience in executive communications, keynote development, speechwriting, product marketing, or corporate communications.

• B2B technology or enterprise security experience is advantageous.

• Proven track record of crafting keynotes and executive narratives for prestigious stages.

• Experience with major events such as Dreamforce, Team, RSA, or similar is beneficial.

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.

• Experience in building thought leadership programs that gained significant reach through speaking engagements, bylines, media, or social channels.

• Strong presentation skills, including structuring talks, pacing stories, and creating engaging slides.

• Proficient in Keynote, Google Slides, or similar presentation tools.

• Experience in coaching senior executives, including those at the C-suite level.

• Strong project management abilities with a talent for juggling multiple components, meeting tight deadlines, and handling high-visibility opportunities.

• Capability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, relatable language that resonates with CISOs and boards.

• Familiarity with AI tools, including understanding their role in research, drafting, and production processes.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across marketing, product, sales, research, and executive teams.

• Operating principles focused on pushing boundaries, taking ownership, and collaborating effectively.

• Collaborative approach to teamwork.

• Willingness to travel for events, approximately 20 to 30 percent of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely, along with reimbursement for office setup.

• Competitive salary.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays and sick leave.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.

• Life insurance, along with short and long-term disability coverage.

• Potential for merit-based salary increases depending on individual or company performance, tenure in role, and other discretionary factors.