Regional Workplace Events Manager (North America)
About The Position
As the Regional Workplace Events Manager (North America) you’ll be responsible for planning and executing employee events for Atlassians across America while also supporting global event programs. This role partners closely with the Head of Workplace Events, regional stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver high-impact experiences that foster connection, engagement, and belonging to Atlassian. This position is office-based in Bellevue, Washington, or San Francisco, California. You will report to the Head of Workplace Programs, and your craft lead will be the Head of Workplace Events, both located in Sydney. This role is considered office-based (as in you’ll need to be in the office regularly; see Atlassian’s office-based roles policy: Office-Based Roles. Join us in shaping the future of work at Atlassian. Apply now to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a difference!
Requirements
- 10+ years of event production and management experience, including end-to-end delivery of in-person events with expertise in planning, financial management, marketing, and delivery.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to present data and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
- Experience leading teams and managing external vendors/partners.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience developing and executing internal communications for diverse audiences.
- Strategic thinker and problem solver, able to identify trade-offs and deliver results within time and budget constraints.
- Established network of event production vendors & partners, and an event agency background preferred but not essential.
- Degree-level education preferred (not necessarily Events specialised).
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is highly valued.
- Demonstrated ability to drive performance through collaborative program management and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee design, planning, and execution of employee events across the North America region whilst ensuring global consistency of our programs.
- Collaborate with our site teams, regional and global counterparts, business leaders, and stakeholders from across the business to identify event needs, set priorities, and deliver engagement-driven programs.
- Develop and execute communications plans for events, working with the Event Team Comms Lead and your Craft Lead and peers to tailor messaging for local audiences and enhance visibility.
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to ensure successful event outcomes.
- Produce post-event retrospectives, analyze feedback, manage QBRs and recommend improvements for future events and operational efficiency.
- Manage the regional events budget and provide comprehensive financial oversight, including forecasting, scoping, vendor negotiation, procurement, budget preparation, ongoing budget oversight, and financial reporting, to ensure all events are delivered within approved budgets and maximize ROI.
Benefits
- Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
