Senior Events Manager

Ontic

. Own the Event Strategy and Portfolio .

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Event Strategy and Portfolio
Build Ontic’s event strategy and calendar across trade shows, hosted experiences, executive dinners, Ontic Summit and other physical experiences.
Set clear success metrics per event type (pipeline, meetings, target account coverage, engagement, client outcomes) and manage against them.
Evaluate and prioritize event investments based on audience fit, funnel stage impact, and measurable ROI.
Define standardized event formats and a scalable “event-in-a-box” approach for repeatable execution.
Partner across Marketing to ensure physical experiences are integrated with the overall demand generation, client marketing and community strategy.
Plan and Execute High-Impact Events
Design high-quality, differentiated experiences that reflect Ontic’s brand and resonate with enterprise security leaders.
Lead end-to-end execution for priority events—from venue selection and run of show to staffing, on-site delivery, and post-event wrap.
Own budgets, scope, and vendor execution, negotiating contracts and managing partners without sacrificing quality.
Build repeatable operating cadences (timelines, checklists, QA gates) so internal teams and external partners execute with confidence.
Partner with Field Marketing to ensure post-event outcomes: sales engagement playbooks (meetings, VIP flow, follow-up) plus retros that turn learnings into better conversion.
Own Ontic Summit
Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of Ontic Summit, evolving it into a category-defining, must-attend experience for the security community.
Drive programming development, including agenda architecture, session themes, speaker pipeline, rehearsals, and stage-ready content.
Manage production partners (A/V, stage, experience design, registration, logistics) and ensure a seamless attendee experience.
Partner across Marketing and cross-functionally on narrative, keynotes, and session content to deliver a cohesive attendee experience.
Drive Measurement, AI-Enabled Execution, and Cross-Functional Alignment
Use AI thoughtfully to streamline end-to-end event planning and execution (briefing, vendor coordination, run-of-show, staffing, and QA) while improving targeting and personalization without compromising data quality or brand accuracy.
Collaborate with Field Marketing to enable account-level activation and engagement at events.
Define event-level goals and ensure alignment to pipeline and revenue outcomes.
Collaborate with Demand Gen, Brand/Content, Product Marketing, and Digital to ensure events are integrated into larger campaigns.
Build strong stakeholder trust through clear plans, crisp communication, and consistent delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of B2B event marketing experience, including ownership of large-scale conferences, tradeshows, and owned flagship events
Proven track record owning complex event portfolios tied to measurable pipeline outcomes (e.g., large-scale conferences, multi-city programs, or high-budget event strategies)
Strong program management skills are a must: planning rigor, budget ownership, vendor negotiation, and calm execution under pressure.
Passion to use AI tools to accelerate audience targeting, personalization, content production, and follow-up workflows, without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
Working knowledge of CRM (Salesforce), marketing automation (Marketo), event/webinar platforms, and basic reporting/BI.
Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management; able to influence without authority and bring clarity when priorities collide.
Bonus: experience marketing to enterprise security, risk, investigations, or adjacent B2B categories.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
401k
Stock Options
HSA Contribution
Learning Stipend
Flexible PTO Policy
Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days
Generous Parental Leave policy
Home Office Stipend
Mobile Phone Reimbursement
Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees
Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

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Hard Skills & Tools

event strategyevent portfolio managementprogram managementbudget ownershipvendor negotiationpipeline measurementaudience targetingcontent productionevent executiondata quality management

Soft Skills

cross-functional communicationstakeholder managementinfluence without authorityplanning rigorcalm execution under pressureclarity in prioritiesteam collaborationtrust buildingadaptabilityproblem-solving