TL;DR

Director, Strategic Events: Leading the strategy, planning, and execution of large-scale, proprietary events that drive business impact and elevate the brand. Focus on managing multi-faceted engagements, vendor relationships, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Hybrid/remote working from home is flexible if you are located in the USA and reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, ME, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, or WA. Preference will be given to candidates based in Austin, TX or those willing to relocate unassisted who are able to work in-office 2 days per week. This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship. %hirify_global% is unable to hire for this role within the city limits of Chicago.

Salary: $180,000 to $200,000 per year for roles based in California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, Washington, or New York.

Company

%hirify_global% automates the hardest parts of IT to deliver visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 30,000 customers.

What you will do

Collaborate with senior leadership on event strategy and execution expectations.
Lead all phases of event execution: concept development, budgeting, timelines, logistics, production, content coordination, and on-site management.
Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, production partners, agencies, and external vendors.
Own and manage event budgets, ensuring programs are delivered on time and within approved financial parameters.
Partner closely with marketing, sales, executive leadership, product, and operations teams.
Maintain a high bar for executional excellence and proactively solve problems.
Define success metrics for events and lead post-event evaluations and reporting.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in large-scale event or conference management, with direct ownership of complex, multi-day events.
Proven experience leading proprietary events such as user conferences or sales kickoffs.
Strong background managing vendors, agencies, and production partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and deliver events on time and within budget.
Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of executing against self-imposed deadlines.
Proficient in project management tools like Asana.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in B2B, technology, or SaaS environments.

Culture & Benefits

Collaborative, kind, and curious community.
Full-time hybrid remote work flexibility.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan for financial future preparation.
Unlimited PTO.
Opportunity for growth and advancement.