Senior Manager, Events

eBay • San Jose, CA

14d

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Manager of Events to lead strategy, planning, and end-to-end production for high-profile employee and executive events at eBay. This role will be responsible for a portfolio of marquee programs - including Global All Hands, Leadership Week, Director+/VP meetings, executive AMAs, large-scale campus events, and select external-facing activations. They will work in partnership with eBay leaders to ensure experiences are impactful, inclusive, on brand, and flawlessly executed.
This leader will manage day-to-day operations, vendor relationships, budgets, and cross-functional workflows, while elevating creative and production standards across the company.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate events or live production, including leadership of large-scale, executive-level programs in complex, global organizations.
• Demonstrated success delivering in-person and hybrid events ranging from 500 to 6,000+ attendees.
• Strong expertise across event operations: creative development, production, AV, streaming, registration platforms, logistics, and venue management.
• Experience managing safety, security, and accessibility requirements for corporate events.
• Proven vendor management and budget ownership experience with strong financial discipline.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility programs simultaneously with focus, adaptability, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• CMP certification strongly preferred; additional production or safety certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and execution of live, hybrid, and virtual events that support eBay’s business priorities, culture, and global employee experience.
• Own and manage the master event calendar, balancing priorities, resources, and timelines across multiple regions and concurrent programs.
• Build scalable event frameworks, playbooks, and toolkits to support consistency, quality, and efficiency across teams.
• Provide creative direction for themes, staging, lighting, set design, and audience engagement, ensuring all experiences reflect eBay’s brand, voice, and values.
• Oversee all production elements including audiovisual, streaming/broadcast, staging, rehearsals, and live show execution.
• Serve as lead stage manager for executive-facing programs, supporting leaders with confidence, professionalism, and care.
• Partner closely with Internal Comms, Ops, PMO, Security, Facilities, IT, and external agencies to ensure clear workflows, timelines, and accountability.
• Manage registration platforms and attendee data, using insights to continuously improve communications and experience design.
• Ensure all events meet safety, accessibility, and compliance standards, including ADA requirements, local regulations, and emergency protocols.
• Partner with Global Security and Facilities to support risk management and executive protection best practices when applicable.
• Lead vendor sourcing, contracting, and performance management across agencies, AV partners, venues, and specialty providers.
• Develop, manage, and reconcile event budgets; forecast spend and identify opportunities for cost savings through strategic negotiation.
• Oversee food and beverage planning with attention to dietary needs, cultural considerations, and sustainability.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies (including AI-enabled event tools), and best practices in accessibility and hybrid production.
• Lead post-event reviews and apply learnings to continuously improve event quality and impact.
• Maintain operational excellence through documentation, production standards, version control, and risk mitigation plans.

Benefits

• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave).
• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed