Events Manager, 3rd Party Events

HR Tech Job; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday seeks an Events and Experiences Manager based in Scottsdale, AZ, leading event coordination across tradeshows, association events, and partnerships. This role supports Paradox marketing within Workday, with 40-50% travel and cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing, and partner teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of turning strategy into flawless on-site execution, ensuring brand standards are upheld across a diverse event portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in event management, field marketing, or experiential marketing.
• Managing tradeshows, conferences, and association events end-to-end.
• Vendor management, budgeting, and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating partner or co-branded events.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of tradeshows, conferences, and association events.
• Manage event logistics including venue selection, vendor negotiation, budgeting, staffing, shipping/booth setup, and on-site execution.
• Build and manage event calendars and timelines across multiple concurrent events.
• Design end-to-end attendee experiences, including booth design and hosted events, reflecting brand standards.
• Architect attendee journeys and customize activations to align with audience profiles and goals.
• Craft immersive experiences that foster networking and drive value for the organization and guests.
• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams on event collateral and branded environments.
• Coordinate joint events with strategic partners and manage partner-hosted events.

Skills

Event management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Project management

Partner events

Travel 40-50%

Job description

Your work days are brighter here.

We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun‑drenched optimism and drive. Whether you’re building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

At Paradox, we believe when you get the people thing right, you can build teams that change the world. The Paradox events team sits within Workday to bring experiences to life across trade shows, association events, and partnership-driven activations. We design and execute end‑to‑end experiences that turn every client and prospect touchpoint into a driver of pipeline and relationship value, combining logistical precision with creative experiences across a full calendar of high‑impact events. This unique role provides cross‑functional collaboration across marketing, sales, and partner teams across Paradox and Workday.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, execution‑focused Events and Experiences Manager to lead event coordination, execution, and experience design across tradeshows, association events, and partnership‑driven activations. Based out of Scottsdale, AZ, this role will also provide dedicated event and field marketing support to the Paradox marketing team within Workday. This role sits at the intersection of logistics, creative experience design, and partnership coordination, and is critical to ensuring every client and prospect touchpoint reflects the brand and drives pipeline and relationship value.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, comfortable managing multiple concurrent events, and skilled at turning event strategy into flawless on‑site execution. This role requires 40‑50% travel.

Key Responsibilities

Event Coordination & Execution

Own end‑to‑end planning and execution of tradeshows, industry conferences, and association events

Manage event logistics including venue selection, vendor negotiation, budget management, staffing, shipping/booth setup, and on‑site execution

Build and manage event calendars and timelines across multiple concurrent events

Experience Design

Design end‑to‑end attendee experiences, including booth design, client dinners, workshops, and hosted events, that reflect brand standards and elevate client and prospect engagement

Architect comprehensive attendee journeys for a varied event portfolio, customizing each activation to align with specific audience profiles, strategic goals, and target business results.

Craft immersive and impactful experiences that foster significant networking opportunities and drive shared value for both the organization and its guests.

Convert overarching event objectives and deep audience understanding into unified brand environments that consistently uphold and advance our established identity.

Partner with creative and marketing teams on event collateral, signage, and branded environments

Trade Show & Association Events

Serve as the primary point of contact for tradeshow and association event logistics and strategy.

Review and manage sponsorships, suggesting the best option to maximize ROI, secure strategic speaking slot logistics, and manage on‑site presence at major industry conferences.

Coordinate positioning and booth strategy at events where Workday or partner leadership keynote

Partnership Coordination

Coordinate joint events and co‑branded experiences with strategic partners, including client board events, summits, and workshops

Manage logistics for partner‑hosted or co‑hosted events, ensuring alignment on scope, timing, and deliverables

Paradox GTM Support

Support the Paradox go‑to‑market team's event and field marketing needs, including prospect‑facing events, workshops, and sales enablement sessions

Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, marketing, and partner teams to align event strategy with pipeline and GTM goals

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in event management, field marketing, or experiential marketing
• Managing tradeshows, conferences, and association events end‑to‑end
• Vendor management, budgeting, and project management skills
• Experience coordinating partner or co‑branded events

Other Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented with a strong bias toward execution and follow‑through
• Willingness and ability to travel 40‑50%
• Based in or willing to relocate to Scottsdale, AZ

What Success Looks Like

• Events consistently deliver high‑quality experiences that reflect brand standards
• Tradeshow and association event presence drives quality leads and pipeline expansion
• Partnership events are executed smoothly and strengthen strategic relationships
• Paradox GTM team has reliable, proactive event and field marketing support
• Event operations run smoothly, predictably, and at scale across a full calendar of concurrent events

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.AZ.ScottsdalePrimary Location Base Pay Range: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $85,900 USD - $152,500 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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