Events Program Manager

TechDigital Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events management company is seeking a Project and Program Manager in San Jose, California. This role involves managing all aspects of event logistics, driving post-event reporting, and developing processes to measure and report outcomes. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in events planning and management, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. Knowledge of the events space and relationship management are key for success. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in events planning and management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage full event logistics including venue management, catering, and transportation.
• Drive post-event reports and conduct retrospectives for improvement.
• Develop tracking processes for measuring event impact and reporting outcomes.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Budget management

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong skills with Google Sheets

Education

BS / MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The ideal candidate for this position is a project and program manager at the core, comfortable working in a dynamic environment and remaining flexible to the changing needs of the team and organization; someone who's passionate about the events space and is capable of establishing and maintaining relationships with different stakeholders, agencies, and vendors, and propose and deploy solutions that address the team's needs and deliver a smooth experience for all event participants.

Experience Range: 3-5 years

Responsibilities

• Full event management and production including all aspects of event logistics (venue management, catering, transportation, etc.), development of content, promotions and other event-related marketing responsibilities.
• Driving and building post-event reports and conducting retrospectives to come up with next steps for improvement.
• Developing processes for consistently tracking and measuring the impact of event experiences, and reporting outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Interacting with and managing multiple vendors, partners, and a wide range of functional groups within Google to plan and land medium and large scale events.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.

Minimum qualifications

• BS / MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in events planning and management
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills
• Strong skills with building, tracking and formulating within Google Sheets
• Developed budget management, negotiation, pitching and presentation skills

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to strategize at a high level and work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience with creating and maintaining dashboards, automating process
• Knowledge of the developer relations space and prior experience with developer communities