Event Manager

We are seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead the strategic planning, on-site execution, and post-event analysis of both in-person and virtual events, ensuring seamless logistics, inclusive practices, and impactful stakeholder reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of events through three phases: strategic preparation (agenda, venue, travel), onsite production (logistics, speaker support), and post-event analysis (reporting and documentation)
• Oversee all physical event components, including venue selection, accommodation, catering, facility management, and event materials/gadgets production
• Implement Diversity & Inclusion standards by managing Codes of Conduct, accessibility features, and inclusive language guidelines for all speakers and content
• Lead virtual production and live streaming initiatives, manage digital event platforms, including backstage speaker management, monitoring live streams, and facilitating interactive workshops or post-session roundtables
• Build and maintain an events management knowledge base by centralizing field notes, templates, designs, suppliers database, and best practices into a regional resource hub to ensure cross-team knowledge transfer

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in event management, with a proven track record of handling both in-person and mid to large-scale virtual events, ideally within the tech industry or for a technical/developer audience
• Demonstrated ability to manage onsite logistics, including volunteer management, room flow, and escalating issues in high-pressure environments
• Ability to manage complex communication timelines, from pre-event attendee instructions to post-event follow-up emails and social media engagement
• Experience guiding speakers on virtual content creation rules and sharing technical presentation best practices for digital audiences
• Skills in creating feedback forms, analyzing attendee data, and delivering comprehensive post-event reports to stakeholders
• Familiarity with managing design and photo/video vendors to ensure high-quality event documentation and social media presence
• Hands-on experience with virtual event stacks, YouTube Live, StreamYard, and Google Meet
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace tools
• Excellent communication skills in English (C1 level)

Nice to have

• Background in the developer relations space and developer communities
• Knowledge of German, French, or Spanish for regional coordination