Senior Global Events Lead (Tier 1, Remote-First)

Docker; United States; Remote; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first by design

Flexible schedule

Generous PTO

Home office stipend

US$100 net/mo tech stipend

Learning stipend

Parental leave

Job summary

Docker is seeking a Senior Event Manager to own tier-1 events end to end, from negotiation to on-site delivery. You will craft executive tracks, manage budgets, and coordinate with Brand, Product Marketing, and Sales Enablement to ensure consistency across all global programs.

You will lead the Sales Kickoff, oversee production partners, and drive operating rigor through standardized run-of-show and post-mortem processes, with international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years owning B2B events end to end, including major industry sponsorships or flagship conferences at significant scale.
• You negotiate sponsorships from first conversation to signed contracts and ensure deliverables.
• Experience presenting event strategy to a C-level audience and protecting a CEO's time.

Responsibilities

• Own tier 1 end to end global programs including negotiation, contract, concept, plan, budget, production, staffing, delivery, and reconciliation.
• Architect the executive track for global programs and coordinate with executives and assistants.
• Run footprint and experience design including graphics, demos, staffing, swag, and production.
• Own the AI category across tiers and ensure programs meet brand and pipeline goals.
• Program-manage the global events calendar and maintain consistent messaging across events.
• Lead the Sales Kickoff as a major event including venue, production, swag, and travel coordination.
• Manage production partners and budgets with accountability for timelines and deliverables.
• Bring operating rigor with run-of-show docs, punch lists, staffing calendars, and post-mortems.
• Shape the owned flagship program for the next year based on results.

Skills

Event management

Negotiation

Executive presence

Budgeting

Staffing & coordination

Project management

Travel management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Budget trackers

Job description

Docker is seeking a Senior Event Manager to own tier-1 events end to end, from negotiation to on-site delivery. You will craft executive tracks, manage budgets, and coordinate with Brand, Product Marketing, and Sales Enablement to ensure consistency across all global programs.

You will lead the Sales Kickoff, oversee production partners, and drive operating rigor through standardized run-of-show and post-mortem processes, with international travel as needed.