Strategic Events Lead - Executive & Internal Programs

Luminik; United States; Remote; USD 119,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Abnormal is seeking a Senior Strategic Events Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of our owned, executive, and internal events, including select third-party programs. You will translate strategy into exceptional experiences, manage budgets and vendors, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution.

You will shape agendas, build run-of-show plans, and partner with Sales, Alliances, Campaigns, and Product Marketing to optimize for pipeline and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic events, executive programs, or field marketing.
• Ownership of complex, high-visibility owned events and executive programs.
• Premium experience mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong program management, deadlines, and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience delivering large internal events like Sales Kickoff or clubs.
• Hands-on budget, vendor, and contract management across workstreams.
• Exceptional communication, briefing docs, and executive-facing materials.
• Executive maturity and ability to operate in senior leadership rooms.
• Comfort with travel (~25%), primarily in North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of key strategic events, from strategy to post-event analysis.
• Own venue selection, production, registration, attendee journey, hospitality, staffing, technology, and on-site operations.
• Develop run-of-show, project plan, timeline, and contingency plans; run the room.
• Collaborate with Sales, Strategic Alliances, Campaigns, Field Marketing, Product Marketing, and others to drive pipeline and engagement.
• Manage budgets, contracts, POs, and vendor deliverables with rigor; track ROI.
• Develop repeatable playbooks, templates, and standards to scale the portfolio.
• Serve as the event contact for programs; maintain stakeholder trust and momentum.
• Anticipate risk and maintain program continuity when priorities shift.
• Design and deliver executive experiences including advisory boards and VIP participation.

Skills

Strategic events

Executive programs

Budget management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Communication

Executive maturity

AI-enabled workflows

Travel flexibility

Job description

Abnormal is seeking a Senior Strategic Events Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of our owned, executive, and internal events, including select third-party programs. You will translate strategy into exceptional experiences, manage budgets and vendors, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution.

You will shape agendas, build run-of-show plans, and partner with Sales, Alliances, Campaigns, and Product Marketing to optimize for pipeline and customer engagement.