Director, Strategic Events

About the Role
NinjaOne is seeking an experienced Director of Strategic Events to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of large-scale, proprietary events that drive business impact and elevate our brand. This role will own marquee programs including our annual user conference, internal sales kickoff, and other high-profile events, ensuring flawless execution from concept to completion. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in large-scale event and conference management, excels at vendor and agency collaboration, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and consistently delivers complex programs on time and within budget.  Location - We are flexible on hybrid/remote working from home if you are located in the USA and reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, *IL, KS, MA, ME, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, or WA. Preference/Priority will be given to candidates based in Austin, TX or those willing to relocate unassisted who are able to work in-office 2 days per week.  What You’ll Be Doing 

• Event Strategy & Leadership 
• Collaborate with NinjaOne senior leadership on strategy and execution expectations.
• Develop event objectives aligned with business goals, audience needs, and brand standards.
• Serve as the primary project manager of these multi-faceted engagements.
• Program Planning & Execution 
• Lead all phases of event execution: concept development, budgeting, timelines, logistics, production, content coordination, and on-site management.
• Create and manage detailed project plans with self-imposed milestones and deadlines to ensure proactive delivery.
• Oversee run-of-show development and on-site execution to ensure seamless attendee experiences.
• Vendor & Agency Management 
• Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, production partners, agencies, and external vendors.
• Lead RFP processes, contract negotiations, and performance management to ensure quality, cost control, and accountability.
• Act as the central point of coordination across all external partners.
• Budget & Operations Management 
• Own and manage event budgets, ensuring programs are delivered on time and within approved financial parameters.
• Track spend, forecast costs, and identify opportunities for efficiencies without compromising quality.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and risk management standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration 
• Partner closely with marketing, sales, executive leadership, product, and operations teams to align on goals, messaging, and logistics.
• Translate stakeholder input into actionable event plans while maintaining clear ownership and accountability.
• Quality & Attention to Detail 
• Maintain a high bar for executional excellence, with meticulous attention to detail across all aspects of event delivery.
• Anticipate risks and proactively solve problems before they impact timelines, budgets, or attendee experience.
• Coordinate with cross functional team members on all preparation, rehearsals, pre-briefings and documentation.
• Measurement & Continuous Improvement 
• Define success metrics for events and lead post-event evaluations and reporting.
• Capture learnings and implement improvements for future programs.

About You 

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale event or conference management, with direct ownership of complex, multi-day events.
• Proven experience leading proprietary events such as user conferences, sales kickoffs, or large internal/external gatherings.
• Strong background managing vendors, agencies, and production partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and deliver events on time and within budget.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of executing against self-imposed deadlines.
• Proficient in project management tools like Asana.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
• Experience in B2B, technology, or SaaS environments.
• Experience managing global or multi-city events.
• Familiarity with event technology platforms and registration tools.

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