VP Event Operations (Cybersecurity)

Location: Remote, NYC

Salary: $130,000–$160,000 annually for individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York City, excluding additional compensation and benefits.

Company

hirify.global provides business intelligence, information brands, expert networks, and events for the cybersecurity ecosystem.

What you will do

• Lead operations for national tradeshows, virtual events, regional one-day events, and executive dinners.
• Develop portfolio strategy, budgets, forecasts, venue plans, and end-to-end delivery plans.
• Manage venue searches, negotiations, contractors, suppliers, exhibitors, sponsors, shipping, logistics, and onsite execution.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of operations managers, delegating responsibilities and providing training and guidance.
• Manage event technology systems, registration and data capture processes, websites, scanners, and lead-capture tools.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, content, finance, design agencies, venues, and vendors to improve event delivery and customer experience.

Requirements

• 7+ years of event management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing large and small in-person events, virtual events, and custom experiential event experiences.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, leadership, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to travel and manage events onsite.
• Familiarity with scheduling software, event management systems, and audiovisual equipment.
• Proficiency with vendor management platforms such as Salesforce, Jublia, Brella, Swoogo, or similar tools, plus Microsoft Office.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated interest or experience leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, efficiency, and value creation.
• Experience with event technology and registration platforms such as America Trade Show or similar systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across live and digital event formats serving cybersecurity professionals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external agencies, venues, contractors, and suppliers.
• Participate in pre-show site visits, onsite events, and post-event debriefs focused on continuous improvement.
• Equal employment and advancement opportunities are provided in accordance with applicable laws.