Senior Events Manager, North America - Global Events

IonQ•College Park, MD

5d•Remote

About The Position

IonQ is seeking a Senior Event Manager to drive the execution and operational success of our global event portfolio, with a focus on our North American events. This role is designed for a high-autonomy professional who balances logistical execution with a sales-driven mindset. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of our presence at major industry tradeshows, executive roundtables, and corporate activations. The ideal candidate is a "builder" who can manage complex projects from start to finish, ensuring our events serve as high-performance engines for sales pipeline acceleration and brand visibility.

Requirements

6+ years of professional experience in event marketing, field marketing, or corporate events within the high-tech B2B sector.
Must have experience with large trade shows.
Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
Experience tracking event performance metrics and distilling data into actionable insights for the business.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approx. 30–40%) to lead onsite execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quantum computing, semiconductors, or similarly complex deep-tech industries.
Proficiency with CRM and event tools (e.g., Airtable, Swoogo, Asana, Salesforce/HubSpot).
Demonstrated success in managing international logistics and vendor relations.
Professional certifications (e.g., CMP, CSEP) or a degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end planning and onsite management of B2B tradeshows, VIP experiences, and corporate milestones.
Oversee booth design, vendor contracts, and technical requirements to ensure a premium brand presence.
Partner closely with Go-To-Market (GTM) and Field Marketing teams to ensure events are optimized for lead generation.
Implement strategies that transform event interactions into qualified sales opportunities.
Act as the primary project lead across GTM, PR, and Engineering teams.
Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on objectives, messaging, and onsite responsibilities.
Implement and maintain event playbooks and lead-management workflows.
Manage pre- and post-event activations (emails, meeting scheduling, and data entry) to ensure seamless lead hand-off.
Prepare detailed executive briefings and post-event reports that analyze performance, budget spend, and ROI metrics for internal leadership.
Manage event-specific budgets and global vendor networks, ensuring all activations are delivered on time and within financial parameters.