Senior Marketing & Events Leader — Space Tech

Rocketdyne; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne in the United States is seeking a Marketing & Events Senior Manager to own the conferences and tradeshow strategy and elevate the brand across national markets. You will lead end-to-end event execution, develop messaging for technical and non-technical audiences, and manage vendors to deliver measurable impact.

You will collaborate with Communications, Business Development, Strategy, and Program Management to translate complex space technology into compelling narratives, track program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience — OR — 10+ years in lieu of a degree
• Proven track record managing tradeshows and conferences end-to-end, including exhibitor logistics, speaking appearances, and VIP events
• Experience coordinating events locally and nationally
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting timelines without sacrificing quality
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messaging
• Experience managing vendor and agency relationships
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support conferences, site visits, and events
• Ability to obtain a Government DoD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Own Rocketdyne's tradeshow strategy, including booth design and logistics, speaking opportunities and VIP engagements
• Manage end-to-end event execution — from pre-event planning through on-site coordination and post-event follow-up
• Coordinate exhibitor logistics, calendar management, vendor relationships, and on-site staffing
• Serve as the primary point of contact for conference organizers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Develop event protocol documentation and briefing materials for internal stakeholders, covering roles and responsibilities, messaging guidance, dress standards, etc.
• Identify and evaluate new conference and sponsorship opportunities aligned with Rocketdyne's growth markets, including national security space, cislunar operations, and nuclear propulsion
• Travel to represent Rocketdyne at key industry events with polish and professionalism

Skills

Tradeshow management

Event logistics

Vendor management

Strategic storytelling

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Analytics platforms

Job description

Rocketdyne in the United States is seeking a Marketing & Events Senior Manager to own the conferences and tradeshow strategy and elevate the brand across national markets. You will lead end-to-end event execution, develop messaging for technical and non-technical audiences, and manage vendors to deliver measurable impact.

You will collaborate with Communications, Business Development, Strategy, and Program Management to translate complex space technology into compelling narratives, track program