Global Events Manager

Asana•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Asana is seeking a Global Events Manager to help bring our global events portfolio to life through exceptional execution, operational excellence, and cross-functional partnership. This role will support the strategy and delivery of high-impact experiences—including Work Innovation Summits and roadshows, executive experiences, third-party tradeshows, partner activations, product launch moments, sales kickoff programs, and customer/community events. You’ll partner closely with the Head of Global Events and collaborate across Marketing, Sales and external agencies to deliver programs that drive brand awareness, pipeline, customer engagement, and product adoption. This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in events, experiential marketing, field marketing, or integrated marketing roles in SaaS, technology, or fast-paced environments
Experience supporting large-scale conferences, executive programs, or B2B events.
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Operationally minded with strong follow-through and accountability.
Creative thinker with a passion for building impactful live experiences.
Ownership mindset.
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and find creative solutions to ambiguous challenges
Team player with a willingness to jump in wherever needed to get the job done.
Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end planning and execution of global events and experiences, from kickoff through post-event wrap-up.
Own workstreams across logistics, vendor coordination, production, registration, attendee experience, executive support, staffing, and onsite operations.
Help manage timelines, project plans, budgets, and deliverables across multiple simultaneous programs.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders across Campaigns, Field Marketing, Product Marketing, GTM, Brand, and Community to bring programs to life.
Coordinate with external agencies, production partners, venues, and vendors to ensure flawless execution.
Track budgets, invoices, contracts, and event reporting with attention to detail and accuracy.
Support onsite execution, troubleshooting, and real-time problem solving during live events.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows and operationalize processes using AI and automation tools.
Support post-event reporting and analysis, including attendee engagement, pipeline impact, ROI, and operational learnings.