Manager, Global Events (AMER)

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find answers in real time using all their data at scale. The Elastic Search AI Platform is used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500.

As the Global Events Manager, AMER, you will be responsible for building the definitive stage for Search AI and delivering high-impact experiences as part of the ElasticON global tour. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, owning end-to-end execution of multiple ElasticON events.

• Lead end-to-end planning, project management, and execution of the Americas ElasticON tour.
• Manage content updates for ElasticON web pages.
• Translate global event strategy into detailed regional delivery plans.
• Build and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, workstreams, milestones, and critical paths.
• Manage all aspects of event delivery including venue sourcing, production, audiovisual, catering, registration, staffing, transportation, security, signage, shipping, sponsor logistics, and onsite operations.
• Partner with regional Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Product Marketing, Executive Communications, and other internal teams.
• Manage event websites, registration platforms, and attendee communications using tools such as Cvent, ensuring accurate reporting and Salesforce integration.
• Orchestrate audience acquisition and email campaign strategy in collaboration with DemandGen.
• Support keynote, breakout, and workshop planning by coordinating speaker logistics, rehearsal schedules, and executive requirements.
• Lead sponsor fulfilment, ensuring all contractual benefits are delivered.
• Develop and manage event budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, contracts, and invoice reconciliation.
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, production partners, agencies, and suppliers.
• Identify project risks, manage dependencies, and implement contingency plans.
• Lead onsite event management, acting as a key decision-maker.
• Oversee executive-level programs such as Executive Briefing Centers (EBCs), dinners, and 'Week of Wonder' (WoW) initiatives.
• Measure event success through attendee engagement, pipeline contribution, feedback, and post-event reporting.
• Own pipeline goals, helping drive event-generated leads, customer engagement, and business growth.

• 7+ years' experience managing large-scale B2B conferences, customer events, or field marketing programmes.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-workstream events from concept through onsite execution and post-event reporting.
• Experience working within enterprise technology, SaaS, cloud, AI, data, or cybersecurity industries is highly desirable.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing significant event budgets, vendor negotiations, and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of event technology platforms including Cvent, Salesforce, Tableau, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across matrixed global organisations.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the AMER region and work flexible hours as required by event schedules.
• Fluent in English; Spanish or Portuguese an advantage.

The typical starting salary range for this role is $106,900—$169,100 USD. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range of $128,200—$202,700 USD may apply. This role does not have a variable compensation component.

• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings
• Eligibility to participate in Elastic's stock program
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Apply via the job posting at https://jobs.elastic.co/jobs?gh_jid=8042302&gh_jid=8042302.