Senior Event Manager
About this role
Own Docker’s global Tier 1 event programs end to end, from sponsorship negotiations and planning through on-site delivery, reconciliation, and performance reporting. The role also leads the AI conference portfolio, coordinates the company-wide events calendar, and manages the event experience for Sales Kickoff.
About the company
Docker is a software platform that enables developers to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of applications using containerization technology. The company serves a wide range of industries by providing tools and services that facilitate development and operational efficiencies.
The team
Marketing; reports to the Director, Field Marketing and Events, and collaborates with Global Field Marketing Operations, regional field marketing, Partner Marketing, Brand, Product Marketing, Developer Relations, Sales, and Sales Enablement.
What you'll do
- Own global event programs, including contracts, budgets, production, staffing, delivery, and post-event reporting.
- Set event targets with Revenue Operations, Field Marketing, and Brand; measure reach, reputation, and pipeline outcomes.
- Plan executive speaking and meeting programs, coordinating with executives and their assistants.
- Design event footprints and experiences with Brand and Developer Relations, including demos, messaging, staffing, and swag.
- Evaluate and test conferences serving AI and agent-platform buyers.
- Maintain the events calendar and event messaging documents across teams and tiers.
- Lead event planning and production for Sales Kickoff in partnership with Sales Enablement.
- Manage production vendors, budgets, schedules, and operating playbooks; develop a proposal for a future owned flagship event.
What we're looking for
- 6+ years owning B2B events end to end, including major sponsorships or flagship conferences.
- Experience negotiating sponsorships and managing organizer deliverables, vendors, budgets, and reconciliation.
- Pipeline-focused event planning, including meetings programs and partnership with Sales.
- Executive presence and experience presenting strategy to C-level audiences and supporting executives on site.
- Strong program management across many workstreams and stakeholder groups.
- Creative experience design and calm, decisive on-site leadership.
- Willingness to travel about 35%, including international travel.
Nice to have
- Experience with developer or technical audiences.
Benefits
- Equity for full-time employees.
- Generous PTO, quarterly wellness days, and an end-of-year wellness break.
- Home-office support and a $100 monthly technology stipend.
- Annual learning and development stipend.
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months.
- Medical, retirement, and paid holidays, varying by country.