Senior Event Strategy Manager

Crusoe•San Francisco, CA

1d•$160,000 - $195,000

About The Position

The Senior Events Strategy Manager will be a key driver in scaling Crusoe's event marketing programs, focusing on operational excellence and high-impact execution. This role is ideal for a highly organized and structured events professional with a successful track record of delivering high-volume proprietary (1P) and third-party (3P) events. The manager will be responsible for end-to-end event management, ensuring seamless execution, measurable results, and strong cross-functional partnerships to support rapid growth. Key to success is the ability to quickly establish repeatable, scalable event processes. The role requires a customer-focused and programmatic approach to designing and executing events that drive value, with a strong understanding of Crusoe's mission and products to ensure execution drives desired business outcomes.

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in event marketing, marketing operations, or program management, preferably within a high-growth high-tech environment.
Proven track record of managing and executing complex events, including large tradeshows and high-touch executive programs.
Exceptional organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills, with a structured approach to problem-solving.
Strong understanding of event logistics, contract negotiation, vendor management, and budget administration.
Strong program management capabilities, including the ability to influence and drive alignment among diverse cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., sales, marketing, legal).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interacting with internal executives and external partners.
Proficiency with event management software (e.g., Cvent, Splash) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and execute a diverse portfolio of events, including large-scale industry trade shows, bespoke high-touch sales events, and community engagement events.
Establish scalable event processes, templates, and best practices to ensure repeatable, high-quality execution as the company and event volume grow.
Develop and manage comprehensive event project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring all operational milestones are met.
Serve as the primary program manager, driving cross-functional alignment and accountability across sales, marketing, product, dev rel, and leadership teams to orchestrate cohesive events.
Oversee all event logistics and operations, including venue sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, registration, booth/set design, staffing, and post-event reporting and lead follow-up.
Manage vendor relationships (agencies, production, catering, etc.), ensuring high-quality service and cost efficiency.
Develop and maintain detailed event performance metrics and reports, analyzing ROI and proposing improvements for future events.