Program Manager, GTM Events & Experiences

Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.  

Our Wizards from over 13 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 40% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster. 

SUMMARY

To continue the hyper-growth trajectory at Wiz, we’re hiring a Program Manager, GTM Events & Experiences to support and manage event experiences (strategy, consultation, project management and execution) and GTM programs. This may include Bootcamps, Leadership Events, SKOs, President’s Club and various regional trainings. This person will mobilize experts & team members to build and execute high quality experiences, considered “best in class” in the technology space. They will share in the Global GTM Events Team mission to accelerate productive capacity by driving focused action through experiences.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Define specs (dates, location, # of attendees, space needs, F&B, AV, evening activities)
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders and relevant parties
• Prepare tools and templates (budget, Asana, etc) and run kickoff calls
• Manage communication cadence with project manager/core team
• Confirm travel needs (visas, passports, covid requirements, etc)
• Work with travel/finance/legal team to finalize contract(s)
• Build F&B and AV orders to meet the needs of the program
• Stay on top of event planning best practices and advise on the same
• Ability to work with various event stakeholders (leaders, salespeople, REV parties)
• Review all contracts
• Communicate with program manager on projected headcount vs actual attendee registration (for attrition rates, staying with budget, proper swag/printed materials, etc. count, etc.)
• Track and report on success metrics
• Coordinate all details pertaining to executing an effective event, including, but not limited to the following:
  • Source venues
  • Complete site tours and onsite pre planning events
  • Coordinate nightly events, activities, travel, hotel rooming lists, charity events…etc
  • Manage registration, website build, mobile app build
  • Coordinate gifting (speakers, participants…etc)
  • Create and execute comprehensive communications plan
  • Build and execute the program run of show
  • Coordinate with video production and visual design for any creative media requirements
  • Build surveys and synthesize survey data
  • Conduct post mortem review sessions to gather feedback
  • Budget management and reconciliation

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5+ years of event management experience
• Familiarity with corporate sales events
• Eagerness to learn
• Proven track record of project managing cross-functional, high-visibility projects
• Demonstrates strong technical aptitude
• Excellent people skills at the executive level, effectively mobilized stakeholders
• Familiar with best practices for engaging experiences and always looking for opportunities to improve
• Innovative, creative and organized
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across internal stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Go-getter mentality, takes complete ownership, dives in without hesitation

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. Wiz is on a mission to build a special company. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring Wizards with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related med