Director of Global Events

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Professional development

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive exposure

Dynamic high-growth culture

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Director of Global Events to shape and execute a worldwide events strategy that aligns with executive priorities and delivers measurable business impact. This remote role partners with senior leadership across regions to balance demand and capacity.

You will lead the Events Program Management team, establish governance, manage multimillion-dollar budgets, and build standardized planning playbooks for consistency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in event program management or a related role, including 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven success managing large-scale global events across multiple regions.
• Experience building or leading a PMO and establishing program governance.
• Expertise in managing multimillion-dollar budgets and vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to create an integrated annual and multi-year event portfolio plan.
• Own the global events calendar, balancing priorities and team capacity.
• Lead event intake and prioritization, ensuring investments align with clear objectives.
• Build and lead the Events Program Management team, defining frameworks and decision rights.
• Create standardized playbooks and establish a consistent planning cadence.
• Lead complex programs, coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Manage financials for the global events portfolio, including budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Event program mgmt

Leadership

PMO governance

Budgeting & vendor mgmt

Project management tools

Tools

Event management software

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Global Events to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will shape and execute a coordinated global events strategy that supports business priorities across regions and stakeholder groups. You will partner closely with executive leadership to build an integrated portfolio plan, establish governance, and balance capacity against demand. The position will also drive operational discipline, financial stewardship, and cross-functional alignment to ensure events deliver measurable business impact.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to create an integrated annual and multi-year event portfolio plan
• Own the global events calendar, balancing priorities and team capacity
• Lead event intake and prioritization, ensuring investments align with clear objectives
• Build and lead the Events Program Management team, defining frameworks and decision rights
• Create standardized playbooks and establish a consistent planning cadence
• Lead complex programs, coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Manage financials for the global events portfolio, including budgeting and forecasting

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in event program management or a related role, including 5+ years in leadership
• Proven success managing large-scale global events across multiple regions
• Experience building or leading a PMO and establishing program governance
• Expertise in managing multimillion-dollar budgets and vendor negotiations
• Strong proficiency with project management and event management tools

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact global events team
• Access to professional development and mentorship programs
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• Chance to influence strategic decisions at the executive level
• Dynamic and fast-paced work culture in a high-growth organization

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.