Job Title: Senior Manager, Marketing Event
Duration: 6 months contract
Location: Pleasanton, CA 94588

Description:
The Senior Manager, Marketing Events is a key member of the Experience Marketing team. This team is responsible for a portfolio of external, high-profile event programs attended by company customers, prospects, sponsoring partners, analysts, and employees. The purpose of these events is to increase brand awareness, develop and advance the company’s sales pipeline, and educate and empower attendees.
 
As Senior Manager, Position Overview:
Marketing Events, you will lead the planning and execution of our Ancillary events at company’s Rising. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, external event agencies, and key stakeholders to create seamless and impactful experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced event professional with a strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. You’ll need exceptional project management skills, an eye for detail, and a positive, can-do attitude to ensure the success of these critical events.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Event Planning & Execution:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of our Tier 1 Ancillary Events at company Rising, ensuring all aspects of the event run smoothly, on time, and within budget.
• Manage the coordination of event logistics, including vendor management, signage, F&B and technology needs.
• Oversee event agencies and suppliers to ensure high-quality service delivery and timely execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams (field marketing, sales, alliances, etc.) to align event objectives with broader business goals.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders involved in event planning.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for event goals.
• Regularly update stakeholders on event progress, risks, and timelines, and proactively manage expectations.

Project & Timeline Management:

• Develop detailed event timelines, manage key milestones, and track progress across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure all event-related tasks are completed on time, with clear accountability across all teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve challenges, ensuring all event components are executed seamlessly.

On-Site Event Management:

• Lead the on-site execution at company Rising, ensuring all logistics are in place for a smooth event experience.
• Oversee event setup, registration, content delivery, and guest experiences, ensuring a high level of engagement and satisfaction.

Post-Event Analysis & Reporting:

• Conduct post-event debriefs and share detailed reports on event outcomes, including attendance, engagement, and survey feedback.
• Analyze data and feedback to identify areas for improvement in future events.

 
Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in event planning, with a focus on large-scale corporate or industry events.
• Proven experience managing flagship events, such as conferences, trade shows, or large gatherings (15,000+ attendees).
• Experience working with event agencies and managing vendor relationships.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

 Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional project management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with a "can-do" attitude.
• A deep understanding of event logistics, production, and technology requirements.

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $50.00/hr.