Senior Events Manager- EMEA

Camunda; Ireland; Remote; EUR 98,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Camunda is seeking an experienced Senior Events Manager for EMEA to own and execute the region's flagship events and roadshow portfolio. You will lead end-to-end delivery, from strategy through speaker coordination and post-event analysis, collaborating with product, sales, marketing, and customer success teams.

The role requires 7+ years in events management, strong ROI and budget experience, and a proven ability to scale repeatable programs across multiple European markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of events management experience, including 3+ years leading large-scale flagship events (500+ attendees) in B2B technology or enterprise software.
• Experience managing multi-event portfolios with budgets and ROI analysis.
• Deep understanding of EMEA markets and multi-country events in Europe.
• Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience building and scaling repeatable programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities; capable of influencing executives.
• Proficiency with event technology platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with attention to detail and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the EMEA flagship and portfolio event strategy.
• Establish KPIs and measure ROI for each event; drive pipeline impact and brand lift metrics.
• Manage budgets across the full portfolio and negotiate contracts with venues, sponsors, and vendors.
• Own all aspects of event delivery: venue selection and contracts, vendor management, budget ownership, speaker coordination, attendee engagement, and post-event analysis.

Skills

Events management

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Job description

Camunda is the enterprise platform for agentic orchestration, enabling organizations to coordinate AI agents, people, and systems across complex, end-to-end business processes. With built-in governance, auditability, and human oversight, Camunda gives enterprises the control they need to move AI from pilots to production — safely and at scale. Trusted by over 700 organizations worldwide, including 9 of top 10 US banks, Camunda helps enterprises boost operational efficiency, accelerate time-to-value, and deliver better customer experiences.

Fully remote and global, we are in the middle of something bigger: transforming into an AI-first organisation, built on our own platform. We use Agentic AI to automate, orchestrate intelligent processes, and elevate human contribution across every team.

Named GP Bullhound’s Top 100 Next Unicorn list, 2025 Great Place to Work certified. Visionary in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies. ranked 3rd in Flexa's 2026 Most Flexible Companies. We’re growing fast and looking for top talent to join our team. If you want meaningful work, visible impact and put something genuinely rare on your CV, keep reading.

As Senior Events Manager for EMEA, you'll be the leader of Camunda’s most impactful events across the region. You'll own the complete events strategy and portfolio, from flagship conferences to community-building initiatives. You'll lead end-to-end execution for marquee events like CamundaCon, to strategic Pan-EMEA conferences, while also architecting and scaling the Camunda roadshow program across the region. You'll partner strategically with product, sales, marketing, customer success, agencies, and field teams to create memorable experiences that position Camunda as the process orchestration thought leader.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Event Portfolio Ownership

• Own and execute the EMEA flagship and portfolio event strategy
• Establish KPIs and measure ROI for each event; drive pipeline impact and brand lift metrics
• Manage budgets across the full portfolio and negotiate contracts with venues, sponsors, and vendors
• Own all aspects of event delivery: venue selection and contracts, vendor management, budget ownership, speaker coordination, attendee engagement, and post-event analysis

Camunda Regional Roadshows – CamundaLocals Program

• Own and manage the complete EMEA CamundaLocals program as a scalable, repeatable initiative
• Define measurement frameworks and follow-up processes to track engagement and pipeline contribution

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with product, sales, marketing, customer success, and partnerships teams to ensure events align with business priorities and deliver measurable value
• Secure executive and product leader participation for flagship events
• Build relationships with sponsors, industry partners, and media to amplify Camunda’s market presence

Content & Speaker Strategy

• Develop compelling event agendas that showcase Camunda’s product innovations and customer success stories
• Recruit and manage speakers from Camunda leadership, customers, and industry experts
• Curate content that resonates with technical and business audiences alike
• Design breakout sessions, workshops, and networking formats that drive engagement

Community & Relationship Building

• Working with Customer Marketing, use flagship events and CamundaLocals to strengthen the Camunda community and gather customer feedback

Marketing & Communications

• Lead multi-channel event promotion: email, social media and partner channels
• Develop and execute post-event strategies
• Track event impact on lead generation, brand awareness, pipeline contribution, and community engagement
• Analyse and present event ROI and attendee value

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of events management experience, with at least 3+ years leading large-scale flagship events or conferences (500+ attendees) in B2B technology or enterprise software
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-event portfolios with significant budgets from conception to completion, including ROI analysis and optimization
• Deep understanding of EMEA markets, geographies, regulatory environments, and event landscapes; demonstrated success managing multi-country events across Europe
• Exceptional project management, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills in matrix-driven environments
• Experience building and scaling repeatable programs
• Strong communication and presentation abilities; capacity to influence executives and manage multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency with event technology platforms
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking

Nice to Have

• Experience in B2B software, cloud, automation, or enterprise technology sectors
• Familiarity with process automation, workflow automation, or business process management solutions
• Experience leading virtual, hybrid, or fully in-person event strategies
• Knowledge of event sponsorship strategy and vendor partnership development
• Track record of building and scaling community programs or user group networks
• Experience with financial services, fintech, or mission-critical enterprise software markets

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Compensation

What We Have to Offer

• United States: $111,200.00 to $179,300.00
• United Kingdom: £69,800.00 to £114,900.00
• Singapore: S$138,100.00 to S$207,200.00

If you’re based elsewhere, you’ll be hired via Remote.com (our global employer partner), and your Talent Acquisition Partner will provide a personalized Total Rewards Calculator after your first interview.

Equity: We also offer equity (where applicable) through our Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP).

Benefits & Perks

• Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere with the setup that suits you, home office budget, co-working space support, and flexible time off to recharge when you need it.
• In Person Connection: We invest in meaningful face time through our Annual Kickoff (Vienna in 2025, Madrid in 2026!), team offsites, and Camundi Connection Budgets, including contributing to meetups while travelling,, and local gatherings with fellow Camundi.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access locally tailored healthcare, Modern Health for global mental wellbeing, and our Live Well Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA), a flexible, global benefit that puts you in control of your whole life, not just work, from: staying active, to caring for family, exploring personal passions, meaningful experiences, and investing in your financial wellbeing. The Live Well program launches in 2026 and scales to €1,000 annually from 2027.
• Financial Security: Retirement and pension plans (often with company contributions), plus life and disability insurance where relevant.
• Professional Growth: Up to $/€/£1,000 per year for self-driven learning: courses, certifications, books, you decide!

AI in our hiring process

Camunda may use AI tools to aid the screening of applications and during the interview process. You can learn more here.

Everyone is welcome at Camunda — it’s a celebrated component of our culture. We strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our people. At Camunda, we honour diverse cultures and backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristics under applicable law.

We are looking forward to your application!

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