VIP Events Program Manager, NYC

GitGuardian•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

GitGuardian is a global cybersecurity scale-up with offices in Paris, New York City, and Boston. The company has received significant investment from notable figures like the co-founder of GitHub and Docker, and has raised a series C round. GitGuardian's platform helps enterprises prevent credential-based breaches by identifying and securing secrets across code, systems, and AI. The platform is utilized by over 600,000 developers globally and 50 Fortune 500 companies. This role is dedicated to accelerating enterprise pipeline growth by owning the experiences that foster relationships and drive revenue. Reporting to the Head of Field Marketing, the Program Manager will collaborate closely with Account Executives and BDRs to ensure all events are strategically aligned with specific sales objectives, such as opening new accounts, building champions, or influencing decisions. This is a hands-on, execution-focused position with end-to-end ownership.

Requirements

Fluent in English.
4+ years in executive event management, field marketing, or a similar role focused on creating high-quality experiences for senior audiences.
Understanding of what constitutes a high-quality executive-level experience.
Natural relationship builder who is warm, credible, and engaging.
Pipeline generation mindset; understanding of B2B demand generation and the ability to connect events to deals.
Detail-oriented and self-directed, capable of managing complex logistics across multiple simultaneous programs.
Comfortable with regular travel across North America and occasionally EMEA.
Comfortable using AI tools in daily work.

Nice To Haves

Cybersecurity industry knowledge, including familiarity with DevSecOps, AppSec, or the security conference circuit.
Existing network of CISOs, CIOs, or VPs of Engineering in North America or EMEA.
Experience running high-quality events independently.
Marketing tools fluency, including HubSpot, Salesforce, and Notion.

Responsibilities

Design and run GitGuardian's sales-led event program, including executive dinners, CISO roundtables, and VIP activations at key industry events (RSA, it-sa, Black Hat, Gartner Security Summit), all mapped to active pipeline.
Curate guest lists with precision, ensuring the right CISOs, VPs of Engineering, and security decision-makers are present with the appropriate AEs at the correct stage of the deal cycle.
Create exclusive and memorable experiences where the format, venue, and atmosphere enhance the content.
Build and own relationships with the CISO and security community, acting as a valuable point of contact.
Coordinate closely with Sales and BDRs on targeting, invitations, and post-event follow-through.
Handle all logistics end-to-end, including invitation processes, venue sourcing, catering, speakers, and run-of-show.
Measure key metrics such as pipeline influenced, meetings generated, and deal progression, reporting with clean attribution.

Benefits

25 days of PTO (encouraged to use all of it).
10 public holidays.
Health, Dental & Vision insurance (80% coverage) for individuals and their families.
Short term & long term disability insurance (100% paid).
Travel policy including to annual off-sites.
Up to $300 towards home office set-up.
Monthly remote work stipend of up to $70.
Complimentary access to Talk Space.
Referral bonus of $4000 for new hires.
Pre-tax commuter plan access.
401(k) with Empower (plus a 3% employer match).
Opportunity to be an early joiner of the GitGuardian US team with career development opportunities.
Work on a meaningful product used by hundreds of thousands of developers.
Trust and autonomy with transparent internal communication and a strong impact on company development.