Global Events Marketing Manager

Red Hat

Marketing Events Manager managing execution of third-party events for Red Hat. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful strategies and effective partnerships.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRaleigh • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,070 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DrupalOpen SourceTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with event team colleagues, as well as work independently, to manage the execution of third party events.
Execution consisting of planning, implementation, and post-event logistics for in-person third-party events.
Willingness to develop an in-depth knowledge of technology and open source communities with the intention of helping to distill complex knowledge into simplified, accessible content for general audiences
Cultivate strong, collaborative and effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and partners
Create and implement email campaigns, social media campaigns, and event websites related to the event
Maintain knowledge of event industry trends and best practices to incorporate into future planning
Manage event budgets, post-event metrics and reporting
Manage all aspects of event fulfillment from contract negotiation to post-event follow up including budget, staffing, brand presence, on-site logistics, and lead generation activities
Collaborate both with event team leadership and stakeholders across the company to develop creative event marketing campaigns and plans that align with our overall team strategy and brand
Work with cross-functional teams like product management, marketing, sales, and internal agency to ensure that event messaging, deliverables, post-event analysis, and tactics are delivered according to strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of experience in event strategy, management and execution
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a comparable degree
Project management with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously consisting of various cross-functional teams and vendors
Creative thinking with the ability to explore and implement a modern or unconventional approach to problem solving
An innovation driven mindset
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Outstanding problem solving, communication, and presentation skills
Self-driven with the ability to perform well under pressure
Ability to problem-solve in fast-changing and fluid situations
Skilled in process documentation and guideline creation
Comfort with working in a variety of cultural contexts internationally
Comfort with strong relationship building and providing consulting to senior leadership
Knowledge of open source software is a plus
Familiarity with different marketing and social media software such as Salesforce, Workfront, Marketo, Tableau, Drupal, Sprout Social, X and Instagram
Must be able to travel as needed; up to 30%, both internationally and domestically
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

event strategyevent managementevent executionproject managementprocess documentationguideline creationbudget managementpost-event analysislead generationopen source software

Soft Skills

creative thinkingproblem solvingcommunicationpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsself-drivenrelationship buildingconsultingability to work under pressureadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in marketingBachelor's degree in communicationscomparable degree