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NinjaOne · 1 day ago

Director, Strategic Events

Austin, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

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.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Define success metrics for events and lead post-event evaluations and reporting

Capture learnings and implement improvements for future programs

Qualification

Event ManagementVendor ManagementBudget ManagementB2B ExperienceEvent Technology FamiliarityProject ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail