Manager, Strategic Events

Delinea•Redwood City, CA

About The Position

At Delinea, we’re redefining what it means to secure identities in the modern enterprise, and we’re ready to bring that story to life on the biggest stage yet. We’re looking for a Manager, Strategic Events to support the planning, execution, and day-to-day operations of Delinea’s first-ever Customer Conference. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Events, this role will play a key part in bringing a high-profile, flagship experience to life — one that inspires our customers, engages our partners, and elevates Delinea’s leadership in identity security. Beyond the customer conference, you’ll contribute to Delinea’s other major events, including Sales Kickoff (SKO) and President’s Club, helping drive connection and celebration across the company. We’re looking for a hands-on event professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. The successful candidate is detail-obsessed, highly organized, and energized by the logistics that make great events feel effortless. Most of all, you’re passionate about bringing people together to learn, connect, and drive meaningful business results.

Requirements

3–5 years of event coordination or event management experience, ideally including support of multi-day conferences (B2B tech or cybersecurity a plus).
Solid working knowledge of event logistics, vendor coordination, registration, and onsite execution.
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving instincts and a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across teams and levels.
Familiarity with event tech platforms (Cvent or similar) and CRM/marketing automation tools (Salesforce, HubSpot) preferred.
High energy, collaborative spirit, and a passion for helping deliver memorable customer experiences.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Director of Strategic Events in the planning and execution of Delinea’s inaugural Customer Conference, contributing across workstreams from concept to completion.
Coordinate with marketing, sales, product, customer success, and executive stakeholders to help bring programming and the attendee journey to life.
Help identify opportunities to refine and improve the attendee experience year over year.
Assist in managing agencies, vendors, and venues across production, scenic design, AV, content delivery, and onsite logistics.
Coordinate registration, housing, communications, and attendee flow for 250–400+ participants.
Support execution of key event elements including general sessions, breakouts, certifications, partner activations, and networking experiences.
Track event budgets, contracts, and financial details with accuracy and attention to detail.
Compile attendance, feedback, and pipeline data to support post-event analysis and debriefs led by the Senior Director.
Coordinate sponsorship deliverables for the Customer Conference, ensuring sponsor branding, communications, and onsite activations are executed accurately.
Partner with the Delinea channel/partner organization to support sponsor and partner engagement.
Help build and maintain strong day-to-day relationships with sponsors and partners.
Work closely with global teams and agencies to keep projects on track and aligned with the broader event strategy.
Coordinate with speakers and presenters on logistics, run-of-show, and content delivery support.
Serve as a key onsite team member, supporting vendor coordination, staff logistics, and overall event flow under the direction of the Senior Director.
Troubleshoot day-to-day issues with poise, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset.