Manager, Event Operations (Marketing)

TL;DR

Manager, Event Operations (Marketing): Operational execution of a global event portfolio including conferences and roadshows with an accent on scalability and systems building. Focus on coordinating timelines, managing vendors and budgets, and optimizing the event tech stack to ensure seamless delivery of developer-focused programs.

Location: Remote (US). Must be based in the United States. hirify.global does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Salary: $118.3K – $169K + Equity

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer tooling company providing containerization software used by over 20 million monthly users.

What you will do

• Lead operational execution across the event portfolio, including major conferences, developer roadshows, and digital events.
• Manage planning timelines, project plans, and execution milestones for multiple concurrent events.
• Own the event technology stack (registration, mobile apps, lead retrieval) and ensure clean data flow into Salesforce and Marketo.
• Manage end-to-end event budgets, including purchase orders, invoicing, and post-event reconciliation.
• Build scalable operational playbooks, repeatable planning templates, and run-of-show frameworks.
• Coordinate vendors, agencies, and production partners, handling contracts and onsite readiness.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in event management, event operations, or experiential program management.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of coordinating complex programs across multiple stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in vendor, agency, and production-partner management.
• Familiarity with marketing technology (registration platforms, Salesforce, Marketo) and lead management workflows.
• Must be based in the United States; no visa sponsorship is provided.
• Comfort using AI to scale repeatable processes without sacrificing quality.

Nice to have

• Experience with developer, technical, or enterprise events.
• Background in SaaS, developer platforms, cloud, or technology companies.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with freedom and flexibility to fit work around your life.
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days and an end-of-year Whaleness break.
• Home office setup and a monthly technology stipend of $100 USD net.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave and a flexible PTO plan.
• Training stipend for conferences, courses, and classes.
• Equity shares in the company.