Sr Experiential Events Manager

T-Mobile US • Bellevue, WA

151d • $88,300 - $159,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! We are seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead the planning, execution, and performance management of a portfolio of events (mainly highly visible experiential, brand-fame and announcement events designed to engage and excite our customers, prospects and the media). This person will be a senior individual contributor who will pull in event resources from across the corporate events team to support the planning and execution of their events. This person will leverage and engage the skills of colleagues and have strong interpersonal and influencing skills. This individual has a passion for and experience in creating impactful brand experiences through events, with fundamental understanding of how to use events to drive growth for the business. The role will oversee the event marketing process including strategic planning, creative development, execution, measurement, and communication of events. This person will work cross functionally with multiple internal departments, properties, agencies, and senior-level leadership. This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in the office) and can be based in Bellevue, WA, Overland Park, or Frisco, TX. Must be able to accommodate up to 20% travel.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, or brand activations, preferably in a high-volume consumer brand or agency environment.
• Proven success managing complex, high-visibility events with large-scale budgets, celebrity/influencer talent, and premium production values.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills—demonstrated ability to influence without authority, mobilize internal partners, and drive alignment across creative, legal, finance, and marketing teams.
• Expertise in vendor management and live production oversight, including scenic design, fabrication, staging, audio/visual, lighting, and permitting.
• Excellent creative judgment and storytelling instincts, staying up on cultural trends and a passion for translating brand strategy into immersive experiences.
• High level of accountability and ownership, capable of independently managing multiple workstreams, timelines, and customers in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently represent the brand and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed, including evenings and weekends for onsite event execution and talent coordination.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement world-class, high-impact experiential events that elevate the brand and deliver memorable, multi-sensory experiences for consumer and B2B audiences across the U.S.
• Lead end-to-end event strategy, planning, and execution for high-profile activations—ranging from major product launches and music festivals to retail takeovers and pop-up brand experiences.
• Collaborate across internal teams and external agency partners, pulling in resources from creative, production, legal, marketing, and field teams as needed to support each event's success.
• Develop and manage large-scale budgets for production, talent booking, staging, creative fabrication, and logistics—ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and brand standards.
• Act as the primary project owner and cross-functional lead, ensuring achievements are met on time and on budget, without direct reports but through effective influence and coordination.
• Source, contract, and lead high-profile talent, performers, and influencers, collaborating with legal and brand teams to negotiate terms and ensure brand fit.
• Ensure perfect on-site execution, acting as the lead producer during live events, and problem-solving in real time to maintain the integrity and impact of the brand experience.
• Deliver measurable results by setting KPIs and partnering with insights/analytics teams to evaluate performance, guest engagement, and return on experience (ROX).
• Stay on the forefront of event trends, pop culture, and experiential innovation, bringing forward bold concepts that reflect the brand's leadership in technology and lifestyle.
• Champion creative storytelling through events, translating abstract ideas into tangible, emotionally resonant brand moments that cut through the noise and build cultural relevance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• Employee stock grants
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Family building benefits
• Back-up care
• Enhanced family support
• Childcare subsidy
• Tuition assistance
• College coaching
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary AD&D coverage
• Voluntary accident coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Mobile service & home internet discounts
• Pet insurance
• Access to commuter and transit programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Telecommunications