Senior Manager, 3P Events Portfolio Strategy and Operations

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks a senior events leader to join the 3P Events & Experiences team. This role manages a portfolio, guides critical thinking, coordinates across teams, and leads planning and delivery for 3–4 high-visibility third-party events annually.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in events/marketing/strategy, with 5+ years of management experience, and strong executive communication. Bachelor's degree required; travel 4–6 times per year is expected.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in events, marketing, or strategy at portfolio or program level.
• 5+ years of management experience leading teams.
• End-to-end execution of major, high-visibility events with agencies and vendors.
• Experience influencing senior executives and cross-functional collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Set 1–2 year and quarterly strategy and planning across NVIDIA units.
• Lead planning and delivery for 3–4 key events annually from brief to on-site management and post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate timelines, budgets, cross-departmental initiatives, agencies, and production teams.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration; represent the 3P Events & Experiences team to Marketing, Product, Sales, Finance, and Legal; build senior‑level partnerships.
• Lead special projects and new initiatives across the full portfolio, driving ambiguous ideas to clear outcomes.
• Own the team operating rhythm: staff meetings, goals, quarterly business reviews, and executive reporting.
• Support Head of 3P Events & Experiences as thought partner and multiplier by handling complexity and strategic direction.

Skills

Portfolio management

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

NVIDIA seeks a senior events leader to join our 3P Events & Experiences team. This newly developed role requires managing at the portfolio level, guiding critical thinking, coordinating across teams, and maintaining team workflow. The role also involves leading full planning and delivery for 3–4 of our most visible third-party events annually. The ideal candidate combines critical thinking with strong follow-through. This person will influence the organization, advise senior leadership, and apply hands‑on expertise to deliver complex, high‑profile events at scale.

What you'll be doing:

Manage annual and quarterly strategy and planning across all NVIDIA business units, guaranteeing priorities are synchronized and arranged to advance wider business aims. Lead comprehensive planning and implementation for 3-4 key events each year, handling all phases from the strategic brief to on‑site management and post‑event follow‑up. Coordinate timelines, budgets, cross‑departmental initiatives, agencies, and production teams. Encourage collaboration across departments, acting as a representative for the 3P Events & Experiences team in Marketing, Product, Sales, Finance, and Legal, and establishing positive connections with partners at all levels including VP and above. Lead special projects and new initiatives across the full portfolio. These include emerging event formats, strategic partnerships with internal and external vendors and agencies, pilot programs, and priorities from senior leadership. Drive these projects from ambiguous starting points to clear outcomes. Own the team's operating rhythm, including staff meetings, development and tracking of goals and achievements, quarterly business reviews, and executive reporting, keeping the organization focused and moving with clarity. Support the Head of 3P Events & Experiences as a thought partner and force multiplier by handling complexity, building alignment, and contributing to the strategic direction of the team and its portfolio.

What we need to see:

12+ years of experience in events, marketing, or strategy, demonstrating success managing at the portfolio or program level. 5+ years of management experience Proven experience leading end‑to‑end execution of major, high‑visibility events — including managing agencies, vendors, and cross‑functional teams. Experience influencing and partnering with senior executives and cross‑functional collaborators in large, matrixed organizations. Strong critical thinking, executive communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple high‑priority workstreams and shifting priorities simultaneously. Ability to travel for on‑site event execution approximately four to six times per year. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience engaging with both consumer and enterprise event audiences is a plus. Experience in org planning, Chief of Staff or strategy‑adjacent functions, or building and scaling event programs from the ground up. Bring a point of view on what great looks like — in events, in strategy, and in how a team operates. Help us improve everything we do. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward‑thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 13, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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