Lead Event Manager

EPAM Systems; México; Remote; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling and certification courses

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc in Mexico seeks a highly organized Lead Event Manager to direct our DevRel presence at global technology symposiums. You will partner remotely with global teams to sponsor, present, and operate exhibition booths at international developer meetups.

You will coordinate timelines, materials, logistics, vendor pricing, and post-event reports, while maintaining SOPs and checklists across time zones.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading B2B tech conferences, trade shows or international campaigns.
• Experience coordinating remote operations across multiple time zones.
• Bilingual-level English communication abilities (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Direct DevRel presence at global tech symposiums.
• Coordinate with international convention planners and regional teams.
• Prepare participant handbooks, shift rosters, and escalation guides.
• Track budgets, vendor quotes, POs, and invoices.
• Synthesize post-convention reports and lessons learned.

Skills

B2B tech conferences

remote coordination

multi-tasking

English communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

We are looking for a highly organized and energetic Lead Event Manager located in Mexico to direct our client's Developer Relations (DevRel) presence at third-party technology symposiums worldwide. Instead of constructing events from scratch, you will partner remotely with global teams to guarantee that our technical staff and speakers have all necessary resources to sponsor, present, and operate exhibition booths at international developer meetups.ResponsibilitiesAct as the main communication channel linking internal DevRel units with external convention planners throughout North America, Latin America, EMEA, and APACBuild exact project timelines and ensure all promotional materials like display graphics, brand symbols, speaker summaries, talk details, and participant passes arrive right on timeAcquire exhibition equipment including monitors, furniture, power feeds, and internet connectivity while coordinating with regional warehouses to deliver SWAG and demo hardware to venues internationallyAuthor detailed yet accessible participant handbooks, shift rosters, and escalation guides so local staff execute daily operations flawlessly during conventionsOrganize briefing video sessions prior to events involving presenters, booth personnel, and volunteer groups spread across various time zones to confirm complete preparationTrack expenditure logs, compile vendor pricing estimates, and follow internal buying protocols to guarantee purchase orders and invoices are finalized promptlySynthesize post-convention results covering attendee foot traffic, lead scans, presentation turnout, photographs, and team debriefs to deliver a comprehensive final summary emphasizing core lessonsMaintain and optimize collaborative operational checklists, standard operating guidelines, and tracking spreadsheets to ensure seamless and consistent global event deliveryRequirementsAt least 5 years of practical experience leading B2B tech conferences, trade show partnerships, exhibition booths, or international promotion campaignsProven ability to plan and execute remote operations by crafting precise instructions and transferring execution duties to local venue crewsAdvanced multi-tasking skills to handle several international conventions simultaneously, plan operations backward from rigid deadlines, and keep shared project trackers currentBilingual-level English communication abilities demonstrating exceptional written and verbal articulationDemonstrated flexibility in collaborating with multicultural stakeholders globally across various time zones, encompassing availability for early morning European or evening Asian conferences when requiredProficiency in data software such as Excel or Google Sheets to oversee convention costs, cargo movements, and post-event performance metricsSteady and practical temperament under pressure, capable of swiftly rectifying shipping bottlenecks, vendor issues, or unexpected timeline shiftsNice to havePast involvement partnering closely with software programmers, technical speakers, or developer communities to drive community engagementWorking knowledge of handling international freight forwarding, regional inventory depots, and customs clearance proceduresEveryday practical command of Google Workspace applications like Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Chat for effective virtual teamworkHands-on exposure to corporate purchasing workflows, purchase order processing systems, and supplier onboarding proceduresWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.