Senior Manager, Strategic Events

Confluent

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Strategic Events is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the vision, design, and execution of a variety of event programs. You will not only manage the logistical complexities of these events but also serve as a strategic partner, ensuring every touchpoint aligns with overarching business goals. Beyond production, you will act as a foundational mentor, elevating the collective expertise of the events team through coaching, process improvement, and strategic oversight.

Requirements

8–10+ years in corporate event management, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, high-visibility event programs.
Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity; a passion for coaching and developing team members.
Ability to look beyond logistics to focus on long-term strategy, using data and feedback to evolve programs year-over-year.
Exceptional executive presence; comfortable presenting strategies and results to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership
Program Strategy: Lead the end-to-end strategy for major event series, transforming high-level business objectives into immersive and impactful experiences.
Stakeholder Management: Partner with internal leadership, marketing, and sales teams to define event KPIs and ensure cross-functional alignment.
Budget Oversight: Manage large-scale event budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility while maximizing production value and ROI.
Vendor Ecosystem: Navigate and manage high-level vendor relationships, ranging from creative agencies to global production houses.
Team Mentorship & Growth
Talent Development: Serve as a dedicated mentor to event staff, providing guidance on professional growth and technical skill-building.
Process Excellence: Audit and refine event workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and team productivity.
Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to educate the broader team on modern best practices.
Creative & Brand Integration
Ensure all events maintain a consistent, premium brand identity across all physical and digital environments.
Oversee content strategy and speaker management to ensure programs resonate with the target audience.